Happy November! November is a month for feasting, and what better way to celebrate the holidays and give thanks than to eat what you’ve grown in your garden!
Hopefully, you’ve already harvested your sweet potatoes from the garden and have them stored in your pantry. The classic Thanksgiving dish, sweet potatoes, are a great addition to any meal this season! Impress all your relatives by making a Thanksgiving dish with food grown directly from your garden!
One of our favorite side dishes including sweet potatoes is a combination of our homegrown sweet potatoes and carrots sauteed in butter, then roasted in the oven. Try topping them with some herbs from the garden to make it taste unique each time! Our favorite herbs to use this time of year are oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Not only do they make dishes taste great, but they also add a lot of nutritional value as well!
Check out the details on this recipe on our website or check out the “More” section in our free app while looking at sweet potatoes! You can download our app on iOS or Android by searching for “From Seed to Spoon” in the app store, and you can find the download links at www.seedtospoon.net
Unfortunately, the cool season commonly brings in sickness as well. Our free app highlights health benefits for each of the plants and shows which ones are best when trying to boost your immune system! Try out one of our many soup recipes that include many herbs and vegetables from the garden! See the details on our website at seedtospoon.net or in the “more” section under each plant in our free app!
We aren’t really starting anything new outdoors in our garden right now, but we have plenty of plants that will survive the winter unprotected. Spinach and kale will start going dormant, but they will come back strong in early spring. Herbs such as rosemary, oregano, and thyme will continue to produce until we’re consistently below freezing. During this cool season, we’re also taking advantage of our indoor growing space! If you have extra room in your house, check out how to build your own DIY 4-rack seed starting system with grow lights like ours that we built for less than $100! We show all the details on how we built it on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/fromseedtospoon.
November is a perfect time to grow microgreens indoors! Microgreens are densely planted seedlings from plants such as broccoli, cabbage, arugula, and kale that are harvested after a week or two. Growing them this way allows you to get the highest amount of nutrients possible from the plant in a tiny dose! You don’t need a large space inside to grow these super-nutritious greens. In fact, you can grow them in an empty salad container next to a south-facing window if you don’t have any grow lights. We add these microgreens into a variety of different dishes including burritos, wraps, scrambled eggs, etc. The possibilities are endless, and the benefits are incredible!
We hope you have a fantastic holiday season! Happy growing, and don’t forget to download our free app to start planning your 2020 spring garden! It’ll be time to start our seeds for spring before you know it, and you can use our app to research planting dates, varieties, and plan ahead for success!
Carrie Spoonemore, co-founder of “From Seed to Spoon,” stands as a beacon of inspiration for gardeners and health enthusiasts alike. Her journey alongside her husband, Dale Spoonemore, in creating a platform that demystifies gardening and promotes a healthier lifestyle, has made a significant impact on individuals around the globe. Through the “From Seed to Spoon” app, Carrie has dedicated herself to empowering people to take control of their health and environment by growing their own food.
With a profound belief in the power of gardening to improve mental and physical health, Carrie’s contributions to the Seed to Spoon blog reflect her holistic approach to wellness. Her articles often focus on the nutritional benefits of homegrown fruits and vegetables, organic gardening practices, and the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Carrie’s expertise in health science shines through in her detailed discussions on how specific plants can contribute to a balanced diet and overall well-being.
Carrie’s passion for gardening is deeply intertwined with her commitment to family and community wellness. She frequently shares personal stories of how gardening has brought her family closer together, offering practical tips for involving children in gardening activities and making it a fun, educational experience. Her writing encourages families to explore gardening as a means of spending quality time together while learning about nature and sustainability.
In addition to gardening advice, Carrie’s contributions to the blog include insights into the use of technology to enhance the gardening experience. She has played a crucial role in designing the “From Seed to Spoon” app to be user-friendly, ensuring that users of all ages and backgrounds can navigate the complexities of gardening with ease. Her vision for the app is not just as a gardening tool but as a vehicle for change, inspiring individuals to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle by growing their own food.
Carrie Spoonemore’s presence on the blog is marked by her compassionate approach to teaching and her unwavering belief in the transformative power of gardening. Her work continues to inspire a community of gardeners to pursue a healthier, more sustainable way of living, proving that with the right tools and knowledge, anyone can become a gardener and advocate for their health and the planet.
2 thoughts on “November: What We’re Growing in our Backyard Oklahoma Urban Garden”
Thanks, Carrie, for providing such a valuable service to the masses! Your enthusiasm and love of growing fresh food and feeding your people well are inspiring and encouraging. We just moved from Colorado to Arizona, and I’m set to plant my first raised bed because the ground here is impenetrable clay. Love your website, store and videos!
Thank you for all your videos. I also live in Oklahoma and you have helped me know what to grow in our area.