It's hard to believe it is already the second week of May. But, it is hard to recognize the changing of the seasons here on Maui, they are so subtle. . . it could just as easily be October, except for the lovely longer days we have been having because it is the springtime! The bougainvillea plant near our garden is in full bloom and it is an amazing flush of red and pink, hard to look at for too long because the color is so intense. And last week I harvested a bunch of Lima beans along with some Mizuna, Red Oak lettuce and Arugala. The Lima beans came from a planting back in the autumn and have continued to produce more and more beans, even after the trellis gave out and the plants grow along the ground! This is the same spot in the garden where we had the pumpkin plants that wouldn't stop. It seems the soil is extra nutrient dense in that corner of the garden, though I am not sure why. Last week, I planted some sunflower and okra seeds and the okra seedlings are on their way! I can't wait to get them in the ground so they can start getting big and strong and making delicious okra for us to devour!
To see what we have been up to in the kitchen, check http://knrkitchen.blogspot.com/