Friday, May 8, 2015

Potager~Salade..





















Notre jardin ..2015/Journal~

Another reason I have loved blogging is that it is such a great time line/journal of what's happening in the gardens..
We don't have year round gardening here..the season starts about now~
Blooming are the scillas..pulmonarias..anemones..daffodils,ferns,forsythia.
I have already planted a few things..geraniums..pansies..cleomes..herbs..
M.Daoust told me I could.
And I believe him.
Our baskets are hung..and some of the garden ornaments are out..not many..I find they stick out like sore thumbs w/ out greenery etc..
But it's all coming along.
I think I cried here about a huge tree I loved having to be chopped down,,200 yr old double headed fir.
The huge stump drove me crazy last summer towards the end..and I had no idea what to do with that spot.
One morning Jacques suggested a raised bed for veggies..certainly enough sun..
So he ordered a kit..and installed it for me..
Frédérick went to get a truck full of earth..brought it and put all the earth in for us..♥
OMG God bless our son-in-laws. Alain helped take down that tree.

Thursday morning I decided to plant in six sections.
I have 3 tomato plants..cherry..yellow grape..and Pineapple heirlooms.
A purple pepper plant:) Said Peter Piper;)
Victoria Eggplant~
2 Borages.
Basil.
Italian Spinach...seeds..
Regular baby spinach.seeds..
Swiss Chard Bright Lights...seeds
Chives.
And French Radishes♥ seeds.I am smitten.S-M-I-T-T-E-N..
See my giddy garlic?
I love it.
It will be fun to try and grow some vegetables..It's not a big garden..just enough as I have the others to maintain.
The dahlia tubers I saved from last year were freaking me out not showing any sign of growth so I bought another bag of tubers..2 colors only this time.

See that salad?
I cannot wait to make it again for family.
I ate it as my meal..Jacques added BBQ'd sausages for him.
You can find this salad..From the book What Katie Ate.....at Penny's House..  Lake Lure Cottage Kitchen.
It's rather delicious..Come on..Couscous,chickpeas,toasted almonds,lemon,mint,pomegranates.
What is there NOT to love..just hope I can find another Pom..this one was  sooo small..but the seeds were gorgeous.
I know you will enjoy this spectacular salad.I kept picking at it♥
Thanks Penny!

Bon Weekend..
Happy Mother's Day..♥ I always always think of my mom..but Mother's Day..well I just wish I had had her so much longer ...
God gave us lovely daughters..and I see bits of maman in both of them.
Oh she would have been nuts about the Littles too.♥

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  1. Gloria BakerMay 8, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    I think Jacques is a sweetheart:)
    Anyway this year in summer I had delicious tomatoes thanks to gerardo and Don Juan (our gardener) they plant them.
    your garden look beautiful.
    Love your salad!!
    Happy mothers day dear Monique!!

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  2. TerrykMay 8, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    I can't believe another week has gone by and yes another year. Sounds like your little vegetable garden will be very productive. I imagine that all the garlic is the hardy kind so you should have scapes to add to your dishes or a bouquet of them curling and twisting. The garden is perking up fast. The salad sounds great. I will be celebrating with the girls and family and mother in law. Making your beet dish on puff pastry and pot de creme too. Maybe a Ricardo bread if the weather does not get crazy hot like they are saying. Bon weekend! P.S? Those almond cookies we both pinned were a big hit when I brought them to "the cookie taker".

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  3. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Have a wonderful time..I will make those one day:)
    Don't foget to roast the beets first:)
    Cookies are fun little things to make:) And one won't hurt us..a bite even less;)

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    1. TerrykMay 8, 2015 at 12:24 PM

      Thanks I did roast them already. How do you have such self control one cookie or a bite.

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    2. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 9:35 PM

      I just do..no clue!
      I can even walk right by cake:)
      Not cookies or chips...

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  4. JenniMay 8, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    your vegatable garden sounds so great i love everything you chose, and your food is always a work of art :) the salad does sound good, i haven't' had couscous in so long.
    Happy Mothers day to you

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 2:37 PM

      I think you would like this salad..

      Jenni..I heard of a new book you might like..I have pre0ordered it..

      Creative Girl~ Danielle Donaldson..in Canada available July 16th;)

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  5. MonicaMay 8, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    What a splendid salad! Love the colors, too, would like to give it a try.
    I have planted my first British tomato, too! So excited! :) Have fun with your vegetables!! I'm sure they will bring you lots of smiles!
    The link to subscribe to my blog is on the sidebar (encircled with my pretty logo, possibly you haven't seen it!) or in the navigation bar. Anyway, leaving it here as well:
    http://monicasabollagruppo.com/subscribe-to-my-blog/
    xoxo
    Hugs!!

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 2:39 PM

      Just did it! Thank you..If I don't receive a new post soon I will use an alternate email:)
      I brought daffodils to a friend today and was disappointed I didn't have bark on hand and ready!

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  6. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMay 8, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Sounds like your have a wonderful garden going on. I have a small one with 5 tomato plants, all different, 2 pepper plants, lettuce and various herbs. 1 zucchini and 1 cucumber, so that is more than enough for me. I just love fresh vegetable. Your veggie and flowers gardens are so nice. thanks for the salad recipe.
    Wishing you a very Happy Mothers Day.
    Mary

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 2:40 PM

      Thanks Mary..great profile pic!
      You too Happy Mother's day~

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  7. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    You are having so much fun in your gardens Monique, I love hearing of the progress! You're so right, blogging is a great way to journal. I've never been much of a diary keeper but the blog is a great chronicle of my life for the past 4 years.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 2:41 PM

      And we have been lucky to be part of your blogging posts!

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  8. donna bakerMay 8, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    I'm out of town , watching new baby Penny and helping son move to a new home. My little house I am trying to sell is a wreck, but they are so happy to have sold their house and moved to Tulsa and into new home today. Sounds like all is well there, which is as it should be. Happy weekend Monique.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 2:44 PM

      Donna..a friend I used to work with..her name is Penny..I always liked her..we bumped into each other and met up again today at Donellas..
      Well her daughter is exepcting her first baby..a girl..June8-10th..and she is naming her after her mom..Penny (Penelope..)♥
      I am loving that name;)
      Sounds like you are busy!
      Have a good one also:)

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  9. Hélène (Cannes)May 8, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Et nous voilà donc, pour terminer, devant ton jardin potager. Quelle belle façon de réutiliser l'espace ... Tu auras de jolies choses à goûter, cet été. Tu me diras si les radis sont bons ! ça pousse bien, ça, en général !
    Allez, je te fais des bises et te dis à très vite !
    Hélène

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 4:55 PM

      :)
      Tu les verras !
      Je te promets..!
      C'est un plaisir inoubliable.

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  10. RosenoisettesMay 8, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Votre jardin et potager semble si productif, une réelle source de fruits et légumes naturels ~

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  11. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    About a month ago I planted "French Breakfast" radishes from Burpee. I am so hoping they really look good when fully grown so I can take a picture and send it to Carol at Parisbreakfast. Her radish pics make me drool. You have a lot of planting done. Working on it gradually. Tomatoes done.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 4:58 PM

      I hope you can send me a photo too!
      One step at a time..that's the way:)
      I am almost more excited about that new potager than my flower gardens..
      There is something exciting about new earth..no weeds..yet;)..
      It really is a small bed..but I wake up thinking about it..and other things..but at least that has slipped it's way in..:)

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  12. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMay 8, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I am going to miss my potager that I had at my last house. There is not a place for one here, but I will be doing some container gardening with herbs and maybe a cherry tomato plant...Your pictures are beautiful.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 4:59 PM

      That's perfect..
      I know they will be beautiful..cause everything at your home seems quite beautiful:)

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  13. SarahMay 8, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Happy gardening, Monique. Life here is busy with downsizing and moving to a townhouse. It's all happened so quickly that I've not had time to come up for air. Exciting, but oh, my, what a job!
    Happy Mother's Day!

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 7:29 PM

      Oh I can't believe it Sarah!
      I know we had hinted..but you did it!?

      Wow...

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  14. DianneMay 8, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Such a lovely time to be in your garden Monique ... Fragile seeds & seedlings to care for and then the joy of one day seeing them pop their little heads up. Pansies are so pretty Monique so it doesn't surprise me that you have planted these little treasures.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 10:29 PM

      We wait months for this..I have to take advantage of it..pretty excited about my French radishes;)
      I can see that garden from the kitchen window..hope it doesn't mind being stared at..
      Thanks Dianne.

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  15. Painting the hamptonsMay 8, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Love your garden beds! The garlic is so high already. Will you try planting the dahlia anyway? They may be alright.the salad with Pom. Looks delish. Happy Mother's Day to you!

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 8, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      I planted the new ones..I am so fickle..
      Will only plant the others if they show me a wink of promise..they are in flats..in earth..outside..they should have proven themselves worthy of my toil by now;)
      Thanks Gail...lunch with my girls at Rouge..the men all of them..will be together..big and little!

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  16. PennyMay 9, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I know your garden will be a great success. You do everything with such panache'. So glad you liked the salad. Yours turned out so pretty with the lettuce leaf peeking out and the pretty flower. The recipe is a keeper. Happy Mothers Day Monique.

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  17. Marie RaynerMay 9, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    I have that book, what Katie ate. I will have to go through it again to find that salad. It looks fabulous! I would be more than happy with that. I can't wait to see how your garden grows! What a lot of fresh deliciousness you have to look forward to! I know you will share the journey with us. You are so blessed to have the family that you do. Happy Mothers Day dear friend. I am sure you will be celebrated and so you should be! Love and hugs. xoxo

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 9, 2015 at 8:20 AM

      Marie..it's the latest one..What Katie Ate..On The Weekend..

      do you ahve it?

      Looks great..little bookmark and all;)

      Happy Mothers Day to a wonderful caring mom~

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    2. Marie RaynerMay 10, 2015 at 2:22 AM

      No, I don't have that one. Another to add to my wish list! xoxo

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  18. pamMay 9, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    That is happy garlic! I hope you have a wonderful Mother's day weekend.

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  19. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMay 9, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    You three ladies enjoy the day ;o)
    Joe watches his garlic grow. LOL
    That salad does look good. They finally have decent sized poms in our grocery store.
    Happy Mother's Day weekend! xxoo

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 9, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      Jo and I seem to be twins for garlic..a first for me though:)
      I hope I can get more through the summer..Poms make everything look so beautiful.
      Enjoy your outing!x

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  20. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 9, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    I have many plants from the nursery but I don't have them in the ground yet. We had 85F on Thursday but chiller weather came in for the weekend with lows dropping down to 40F a couple of nights so I will wait to plant until it warms up again. I brought the really tender things inside for a few days to keep them warm :) I can't wait to see photos of your new garden area that Jacques and your SIL helped build and fill. What a great idea! I didn't have any luck growing radishes here - I hope you do. I have peas sprouting, lettuces, pansies and kale planted and growing strong, plus all of my containers filled and ready for the warm up ;) I am anxious! I love that tin with the saying on it. The salad is so beautiful with those jewels on it! Have a wonderful day with your girls :-)

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 9, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      I look forward to watching YOUR garden grow all season long..we have learned so much from each other through the years..
      It must be fun to see your peas and lettuces and kale!
      They must be camera friendly:)
      You too Bon Weekend ..Nana2

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  21. TerrykMay 9, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I just noticed your apron has your logo, how cute! Did you make it or have it customized by some Etsy seller? I bought a white one but is poly, cotton. Yours looks nice and sturdy.

    By the way I forgot to wish you a Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy, enjoy with the girls and family.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 9, 2015 at 5:20 PM

      Hi Terry..it's a bag.. to grocery shop..etc..Cathe Holden..I downloaded the free graphics and added my name..printed it on an Iron-On transfer paper..the bag is very sturdy!
      I had a great day.. we had fun..walked our feet off ..ate too much..looked in pretty shops etc.

      Just got home.

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    2. TerrykMay 9, 2015 at 5:49 PM

      Oh darn, had hoped it was an apron. It is great looking. Thanks for the info. Sounds like you had a fantastic day. Making more Ricardo bread to bring for tomorrow. I think my son in law likes his bread like his daughter likes her cookies!

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    3. La Table De NanaMay 9, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      You could do this with an apron!
      Easily..Iron on transfer!
      I am really glad so many of us are enjoying Ricardo's bread.
      Have fun!

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  22. Cathy at Wives with KnivesMay 9, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I wish I could take a stroll around your garden with you, Monique. I hope you enjoy a most wonderful Mother's Day.

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 9, 2015 at 5:21 PM

      It will be quiet..just Jacques et moi..today was our girl day;)

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  23. RosaMay 9, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Que buena ensalada.
    Besos

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  24. ParisbreakfastsMay 9, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Lovely
    Lovely
    Lovely
    !!!!

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  25. TannaMay 10, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Oh, I can so see that you are "lost" in your gardening and find yourself there, too. ;) There is something so healing about digging in the dirt and seeing beauty spring forth... and the lesson of seasons...

    Wishing you an absolutely fabulous Mother's Day, Monique. blessings ~ tanna

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    1. La Table De NanaMay 10, 2015 at 8:39 AM

      So uch I love about a garden.♥
      I hope to always be able to have one..no matter how small..pots..etc:)
      You too Tanna..have a beautiful day~

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  26. handmade by amaliaMay 10, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I love scarecrows! I love them so much. The whole garden looks wonderful.
    Amalia
    xo

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  27. katrinaMay 10, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Oh, I am rejoicing right along with you, Nana! Your little stump garden sounds perfect- not too big, delightful choices - I have never, ever heard of Pineapple tomatoes! Bright Lights are so pretty, and so good! And borage - those little tiny blue stars, heaven! Boxes everywhere here, but it just rained and thundered, so I went out and danced in the rain - I hope you got it as well!

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  28. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    So much work in the garden-)) My red currants start to show, can wait to taste them! Your photos are fun, specially one with scarecrows!

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  29. Sketchbook WanderingMay 13, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Bonjour, Monique. I love reading all the names and the details in your garden journal & as always, seeing your photos. Here's the thing: I am in awe of the number of joyful & artistic things you are able to do each day!! And then to blog about it all & to share with us!! Double Joy!! Do you have a tip for one such as I who seems to not be able to work too quickly?

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