Garden Update

We've had a few HOT days here in NYC, and it's really given the garden a boost (along with my electric bill).

I pinched off a bit of basil from the two (four?) plants a couple of days ago for a nice hot-weather lunch of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil (and some salami —shh!) dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette and served with a baguette. Yum. It's the taste of summer.

Lunch didn't last long enough for pictures, so here's more of the garden.Overall, we've gotten some really nice growth, and the basil's been plentiful. Rosemary's going to have to be a bit bushier before I harvest any. The oregano is growing well, but still only a few lonely branches.

More basil will be utilized this evening with a flank steak…!

Rosemary: 22cm +3

Basil 1: 22cm +7

Basil 2: 22cm +7

Oregano: 20cm +5