I have struggled with my food
plot for the past few years, probably due to lack of focus, failure to be
organized with watering, and-or misdirected soil maintenance. Fortunately, a
new edible plant nursery opened up down the street. In just a couple of
months, they have helped my garden transform and heal from whatever funk it
was in. Loretta Allison of Spade
& Seeds brings her magnificent seedlings to Fig Earth
Supply, much to the delight of our neighborhood.
Loretta raises most of the seedlings herself, with just a small
selection brought in from outside suppliers. I took a couple of their
workshops, and tapped into her amazing garden of knowledge, and then
gleefully planted her starters, one of which was a romanesco squash. As a
result, I have this wonderful, simple recipe to share, comprised of just garden
zucchini, spring onions, and fresh mint. You don’t have to grow food to make
this, but try to get your ingredients from the Farmers Market or in as fresh
a state as possible. It really makes a difference in flavor and
nutrition.

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