Friday, 3 July 2015

Five on Friday

I can't believe we are back around to Friday already, the weeks are just flying by.  We are having a heat wave over here in the UK at the moment and even on the coast the winds are quite calm and the temperatures seem to be soaring.  There is a lot of holiday makers looking a little like lobsters at the moment, the wind by the sea lulls people into a false sense of security therefore people get burnt very quickly.

The garden has been idyllic this week so my five this week is produce that we are enjoying.  I was inspired by many posts this week with some rather yummy strawberry recipes therefore my number one is strawberries:



 
I only have about 12 plants but they are producing a lot of strawberries and the sun this week is ripening them very quickly.  We have been enjoying iced strawberry mint tea sitting in the sun.  So my number two is mint such a wonderful combination.
 

 
Three is lettuce that we are eating on a daily basis, so much better than shop bought.  There is a real sense of pride in enjoying the fruits of your labour.
 

 
We have grown two varieties this year both with quite different taste and texture.  Lolo rosso and little gem, definitely on the list to do again.
 
Number four is spring onions the another beautiful combination with the salad leaves for a side dish with almost anything.
 
 
Finally peas, they are not quite ready to harvest but are coming along nicely and are a wonderful, versatile addition to the garden.
 
 
I am once again joining Amy over at Love Made My home for the weekly Five on Friday fun.  What have you got growing in your garden?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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40 comments:

  1. Rosie3 July 2015 at 06:53

    Five lovely things from your garden - I love the sound of Strawberry and Mint Tea:)

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  2. Mac n' Janet3 July 2015 at 07:30

    Nothing better than eating fresh produce from the garden.

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  3. Michele M./ Finch Rest3 July 2015 at 07:30

    Excellent gardening!

    Your strawberries look amazing - there is nothing quite like freshly home grown fresh strawvberries is there?

    And there's just so much nutrition in growing our own, or locally grown buying - as it is supposed to be, not chemically and genetically altered no-taste-in-it-whatsoever produce. Just bleh.

    Have a wonderful weekend, Lorraine! Hugs!

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  4. Anonymous3 July 2015 at 07:30

    Your strawberries look delicious!

    My garden is mostly ornamental (orchids), but I have a small herb garden with parsley, mint and basil. Steve has a white habanero pepper plant and I have a beautiful large air plant and two pitcher plants -- one of these days I'll have to put the up on the blog. :-)

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  5. eclectichomelife3 July 2015 at 08:20

    Superb produce from your garden. I miss this. I grow every year but as we are moving the garden around and renovating it the veg patch has been neglected and used as a temporary storage area. We managed to grow and eat new potatoes though this year. How do you make Strawberry mint tea?

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    1. mamasmercantile3 July 2015 at 08:36

      Make up your iced tea as normal, add strawberry syrup as a sweetener to taste and sprigs of mint. Leave to stand for an hour or so in the fridge ass strawberries as many or as little as you like. A lovely taste of summer.

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  6. Géraldine B.3 July 2015 at 08:33

    Very nice pics of your products. Everything looks fresh ... what we all need here with this heat wave so hard to live .... 40°c again today ... I'm fed up with it now and I'm feeling really tired !! I'm dreaming of rain .... Have a lovely weekend in your beautiful garden my friend !

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  7. Nancy Chan3 July 2015 at 09:02

    So nice to see all your plants doing so well and beautifully. They are also so healthy looking. It is a joy to be able to enjoy your own garden's produce.

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  8. Nancy Chan3 July 2015 at 09:03

    So nice to see all your plants doing so well and beautifully. They are also so healthy looking. It is a joy to be able to enjoy your own garden's produce.

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  9. Hootin Anni3 July 2015 at 09:26

    Oh my goodness....that tea looks divine!! Oh such a hot, sultry day here in South Texas...it would hit the spot!!

    Your garden and harvesting is wonderful. And the sweet peas are just right 'bout now for stir fry!!! :-)

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  10. Janet3 July 2015 at 09:29

    Strawberries, lucky you. Everything looks delicious.

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  11. linda3 July 2015 at 10:20

    Your crops look yummy, I love strawberries but have never been that successful in growing them the slugs and birds seem to get to them before me. I have a huge crop of blackcurrants at the moment I'm hoping to make some cordial but need to buy some bottles first, I'm never organised! have a great weekend. :)

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  12. Gracie Saylor3 July 2015 at 10:30

    Bravo on your harvesting thus far! It is hot across the pond here in the Pacific Northwest, too. I have a sun gold cherry tomato plant that is promising to give a good crop of tomatoes, and I have already enjoyed basil and rosemary from my plants. Our massive wild cherry tree is tossing us some little sweet dark cherries that we, the squirrels and birds are enjoying, too :) Your strawberry mint tea looks especially tasty ! Happy Weekend!

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  13. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot3 July 2015 at 10:30

    Your garden is still ahead of ours. But ours is growing in the heat wave we are having....high 90s this week and little relief in sight. NO rain. Friends of ours were at the coast last weekend and it was in the 70s there. The ocean is maybe 53 degrees so it was steaming from the heat differential. We'll be out later and it's gonna be warm We have tickets so we have to go but cooling will commence soon in the evening! Take care and enjoy your mint and strawberry iced tea!

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  14. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures3 July 2015 at 11:55

    It all looks good. Especially that lettuce! So nice to enjoy produce right from your own yard. Sadly, too hot here for anything right now. I'm lucky to keep alive the plants I do have. Best wishes for a great weekend. Tammy

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  15. Crafty in the Med3 July 2015 at 13:13

    Yummy strawberries!! You get gigantic strawberries here but do you know they just don't taste much. I always say the English strawberries are sweeter. Makes my mouth water to think of them!!! LOL!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  16. Debby Ray3 July 2015 at 15:21

    Lovely pics of that yummy produce! You should try those freind green tomatoes...you will love them! We are getting rain and the July 4th festivities have been put on hold. We were able to enjoy fireworks last weekend at our son's...it's all good :)

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  17. A Colorful World3 July 2015 at 15:59

    Your garden is doing wonderfully well! Beautiful fruits and veggies!

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  18. Sandra 3 July 2015 at 17:11

    Your garden is beautiful! All five are great!

    Cheers, Sandra

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  19. Vicky Hunt3 July 2015 at 17:48

    Just popping in to thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. You are showing up as a no reply blogger which means I couldn't reply by e-mail. Your garden looks lovely and tasty too! Speaking of sunburn, I have a mild one this evening as I spent the day in my friend's new pool! It was delightful though...:) Have a blessed weekend!

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  20. Teresa Kasner3 July 2015 at 18:46

    Bravo on raising so many edibles in your garden. We have strawberries, tomatoes and zucchini - I'd like more things - maybe next year! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  21. SaraJ3 July 2015 at 23:33

    There's something truly wonderful about eating something from your own garden isn't there. Have a great weekend. X

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  22. Anonymous4 July 2015 at 01:35

    The veggies look great! And those strawberries!! I can imagine how sweet they must be.

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  23. Crimson Kettle4 July 2015 at 01:49

    Fabulous fresh fruit and veg which is coming along a lot faster than ours. Have a great weekend and eat a strawberry for me!

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  24. Anna4 July 2015 at 02:14

    Nothing like fresh and healthy food !!!
    Have a nice weekend !
    Anna

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  25. Beca4 July 2015 at 06:54

    No garden for me this year. Hopefully i will at least try to do it next year. Enjoy!
    xo
    Beca

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  26. Unknown4 July 2015 at 07:50

    Your lettuce looks fresh and green. Every time we try to grow our our greens, the bugs get it and we are left with nothing. Any tricks of the trade to help ours survive? Happy Weekend!

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  27. Kate4 July 2015 at 10:20

    Yummy post! I love fresh garden veggies. Have a great weekend. Stay cool!

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  28. Henny Penny4 July 2015 at 10:46

    Your vegetables are beautiful. I still say that you grow better in containers than I can grow in the garden! The strawberry tea looks so pretty...and delicious!

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  29. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie4 July 2015 at 14:36

    The garden looks so pretty and tasty, too! I admire your green thumb and it is so nice to sit and enjoy your harvest. The tea is very lovely. Karen

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  30. Stephanie4 July 2015 at 21:19

    Mmm.... your garden looks so tasty, my friend! What a joy to have such a bountiful harvest :) Hugs to you

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  31. Jill at emeraldcottage5 July 2015 at 02:15

    I loooove the smell of fresh mint, well done on all your growing :)
    Jillxo

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  32. Mrs Tiggywinkle5 July 2015 at 08:28

    Your fingers are very green! Well done. x

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  33. Wainwright and Wright.Co5 July 2015 at 09:10

    It's lovely to see all your produce - I agree, so nice to pick the fruits of your labour
    Caz xx

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  34. Lisa from @intotheglade5 July 2015 at 13:32

    Congratulations on such a wonderful bounty! Strawberries and mint are definitely a match made in heaven. All your produce looks delicious xx

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  35. handmade by amalia5 July 2015 at 20:38

    Is there anything nicer than fresh produce from the garden? The heat must be good for the vegetables at least.
    Amalia
    xo

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  36. Anitha6 July 2015 at 00:35

    Love your Garden and it must be really nice to make dishes using veggies fresh from the garden.. Have a lovely day!

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  37. carrie@northwoods scrapbook6 July 2015 at 14:23

    Your produce looks so healthy and yummy!! Nothing like fresh picked strawberries - best thing in the world. ;)
    Keep up the great work with your beautiful garden. Happy week ahead. xo

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  38. Maths Munyip7 July 2015 at 02:29

    The garden is looking amazing, save some strawberries and mint for my next visit, that drink looks delicious!

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  39. Iris9 July 2015 at 06:47

    Lovely to see how well your garden is coming along. I love how all the hard work earlier in the Spring is starting to pay off now. :)

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