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Saturday, August 15, 2020

The vegetable garden is priceless amid the coronavirus pandemic - L'orto non ha prezzo in mezzo alla pandemia di coronavirus

For us vegetable gardening has never been a hobby.  We have been gardening for three decades, but we are particularly grateful for this year's growing season.  During the pandemic with many working from home, gardening has taken off throughout the state and the nation, resulting in more urban gardeners getting their hands dirty.
 


Many of you wonder whether a vegetable garden is worth the hassle.  Let me tell you that there is nothing like the thrill of picking crunchy beans or juicy red tomatoes right out of your own garden.

Fresh beans and zucchini

Peppers, eggplant and tomatoes

Is it a big hassle?  Yes, it does require time, labor and patience but gardening can be tremendously satisfying when you sit down to eat your work.  Not only there is a sense of self-sufficiency but also the more practical reward of consuming food that is fresh and nutritious because the vegetables are picked when ripe.

Eggplant parmigiana


Eggplant, zucchini and cavatelli


I hope that once we’re back to normal — whatever that means — people don't give up gardening.

Flat beans with simple tomato sauce


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