Hey fellow gardeners and garden journal friends,I want to share with you my little harvest from my roof garden today. It's such a joy to see these fruits of my labor, quite literally haha First off, we have some eggplants, both the long and slender purple ones that look almost too glossy to be real, and a smaller, rounder variety with a beautiful striped pattern. These eggplants are not just a treat for the eyes but I'm excited to cook them up into a delicious dish soon maybe a pinakbet or simply fry them
Next up are the okra pods, bright green and fresh, standing tall and proud. They're quite the marvel with their unique shape and texture, almost like they're little green fingers pointing towards new possibilities in my kitchen. I've always loved okra for its versatility, they add a special touch to any meal. The freshness of these okra pods from my garden makes me appreciate the journey from seed to plate even more.
Gardening on my roof has been a learning experience filled with surprises. The satisfaction of growing your own food, even if it's just a few vegetables, is immense. It's not just about the harvest; it's about the connection with nature, the patience it teaches, and the pride in nurturing life. Each plant, each vegetable has its own story, from the first sprout to the day I pick them, ripe and ready.
This harvest might seem small to some, but to me, it's a big achievement. It's proof that with a bit of care, some sunlight, and a lot of love, even a simple roof garden can yield wonderful results. I'm looking forward to sharing recipes and perhaps even more harvests as my garden continues to grow. So here's to urban gardening, homegrown goodness, and the simple pleasures of life
wow that is a plateful nevertheless.Your roof garden is truly impressive, and the variety of eggplants and okra looks so fresh and vibrant. It's inspiring to see urban gardening thriving like this. Keep up the great work
the eggplant came from a packet I bought from the supermarket these are not local to us and are quite challenging to grow as they are prone to insect attack
I can tell these are fresh and those okras taste sweet that is the benefit of growing your own. Dip them in any vinegar base dips that is my fave back home my firend. It is nice to see your garden grow these lovely vegs
Yes, they are sweet when simply boiled and paired with a vinegar dip. The eggplants I sliced thin then fried and are also good with the said dip