Monday, April 29, 2013

Spring in the garden

Springtime in Phoenix is so different. Mornings and nights are nice and cool and the afternoons are hot.
We spend a lot of time in the garden right now trying to prepare it for the hot summer. I planted so much heat resistance plants so I hope we will have some greens through the summer.
I also became obsessed with herbs this spring. We planted some dill, parsley, sage, thyme and oregano. I am freezing or drying the bunches of herbs, adding them to the salads and main dishes and I am thinking about making some herb infused vinegars or oils.

A cup of mint tea is great while I am enjoying my quiet time in the garden.
If you want to make a cup of fresh mint tea just wash some mint leaves and add them to a teapot. 
Pour some boiling water over them, cover with lid and a tea pot cozy or a clean towel. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Pour your fragrant tea in your favorite cup and enjoy! 

5 comments:

FleetingStillness said...

Oh my, this is GORGEOUS!

Lanadearg said...

Beautiful garden! I like fresh mint tea, thanks for sharing!

Katrinshine said...

I brought from market today herbs to plant too)) Basil, parsley and origano

Arctida said...

Ooohhh, how I would like to have my own herbal garden! You are such a lucky girl :)

IrinaN said...

Mint tea... such a great idea! :)

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