Before and After.

Things are "growing" along in our little corner of the world.

My sweet husband brought home some pansies for me a few days ago. He just does that sort of thing, is thoughtful in ways that I'm afraid I lack.

So here is the "Before and After" of our growing adventure.

Pea Shoots - BEFORE

Pea Shoots - Midterm :)

Pea Shoots - AFTER

The great thing about pea shoots is they're very easy to grow, and these have already been given a "haircut" (harvested) three times. They just re-grow! Easy food.

And this is how we used our pea shoots, in a yummy salmon sandwich with cheddar cheese. Pea shoots could also be referred to as microgreens. They're harvested before the actual vegetable, in this case a pea pod, develops. Super good for you and full of phytonutrients and chlorophyll.

AND........I splurged and bought a metal shelving unit from Lowe's. It's in my bedroom and makes everything so cozy. These shelves are great for making use of vertical space, and my sweet girls bought a grow light to add to the setup. It's been great fun to increase my little urban garden.

Lettuce - BEFORE

Lettuce - AFTER

We have plans to use this in taco salad tonight. While I was taking "lettuce" pictures, my son thought I was photo-bombing his lunch session, so this was his funny reaction. This is just one of the many faces that fill my life with joy. 

                            

The Habanero and Jalapeno peppers have sprouted. Yesiree! Looking forward to some hot-n-spicy salsa. Well I guess that's it for now. I've just planted radish microgreens. Will document more of that sometime. Start small and grow. It's great to be able to provide at least a little good, clean food for my family. Looking forward to more growing to share with my sweet man and the "Half Dozen" that fill my days.....with so much!

Dawn