Growing vegetables in small spaces

As this blog grows to one that encompasses the notion of being "vegetarian", one of the objectives is to achieve "farm to table" which in this case, to bring a small backyard vegetable garden to the table.

With vegetarian cooking and recipes being featured occasionally, there will be also gardening posts in the future to be shared from the perspective of us - two novice gardeners.

In the direction of limited budget and time, we hope to have at least some vegetables successfully grown in our backyard this year.

This planter bed is not huge but it came with the home. So we are going to make full use of it - at least try!

Depending on the space you have for Urban Gardening, you can always select the type of raised garden bed that is suitable for you. For example, this Lifetime Raised Garden Bed Kit can be ideal for some of you. It is a stackable garden bed with one early start enclosure. There are even no tools required for assembly, and you have a full garden set-up in less than an hour. It is also constructed of UV-protected high-density polyethylene and will not rot, crack or peel.

Watermelon Salad, and Stir-Fry 西瓜两用

Something wacky about watermelon for today.

The sweet juicy watermelon used in this Watermelon Basil Salad,

and the rind used in this Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry.

Tag: watermelon salad, watermelon rind

Indian-Spiced Green Beans 印度香料长豆

When these green beans are cooked down to tender, almost soft, with the spices, they are just so delicious. The ingredients in this recipe are almost similar to Indian Spicy Chickpeas.


Indian-Style Green Beans 印度香料长豆
Ingredients: green bean sliced, 4-5 shallots sliced, 2-3 garlic minced, 1-2tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, butter, salt, 1tbsp oil, freshly ground black pepper, sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes

Directions: Add butter and 1tbsp oil to a frying pan, add in minced garlic, shallots saute till fragrant. Add in green beans and saute till green beans and onions are slightly tender/onions caramelized. Add the spices. Salt to taste. Cook for about 10 mins in low-heat pan (note: if too dry, add some water). Add in some freshly ground black pepper and red chili pepper flakes, mix well.





Really good with steamed rice!

Tag: indian spices, green beans