Fresh Pasta Sauce

Have you ever made spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes? The delicious aroma of tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs fills up the house, making everyone antsy for suppertime. Try this amazing recipe out!

You’ll need:

6 cloves of garlic
1 small onion, chopped
12 Roma tomatoes
½ cup of fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 tbsp of sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp of salt
½ tsp pepper
1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil

To make:

Boil a pot of water and all Roma tomatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the skins start to break open. Remove the tomatoes and put them in a bowl of ice water. Once cool, remove the tomato skins. Chop the stem area off of the tomatoes and toss.

Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic and onion; saute for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Cook another 10 minutes, using a masher to smoosh the tomatoes.

Once the tomatoes are broken down, add your tomato sauce, herbs, sugar, salt and pepper. Mash them for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low; add butter. Stir until well blended.

Serve with pasta of your choice and top with some freshly grated Parmesan. Yum!

Have you started your tomatoes yet? If not, stop by the Greenhouse and pick up a few varieties.

Chocolate Mint Smoothie

We love Chocolate Mint here at the Greenhouse. Deep green with rich shades of brown, Chocolate Mint is great for desserts, teas, etc. Try this smoothie recipe for a quick morning boost!

You’ll need:

2 cups spinach
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 cup water
½ of an avocado
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
¼ cup fresh Chocolate Mint
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
Stevia to taste (or sweetener of choice)
Ice (optional)

To make:

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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Fried Green ‘Maters

Warm months are just around the corner and you’ll be able to reap the benefits of all your gorgeous tomato plants. Pass the grilled chicken, the potato salad, and, best of all, the fried green tomatoes!

What you’ll need:

4 large and firm green tomatoes (beefsteak work just fine)
1 ½ cups flour
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp pepper
2 eggs
1 tbsp water
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup olive oil
4 tbsp butter

To make:

Slice your tomatoes to about a quarter of an inch thick. Mix flower, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. In a second bowl, whisk eggs and water together. Put bread crumbs in another plate. Coat your tomatoes in the flour, then egg mixture, and finish with the bread crumbs.

In a hot pan, mix your butter and oil. When sizzling, add your tomatoes frying 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until they are tender. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with salt and enjoy!

Haven’t planted your tomatoes yet? Head on out to the Greenhouse to pick up a few varieties perfect for sauces, salads, and, of course, fried green tomatoes!

Air Plant Basics

Like succulents, air plants are awesome sauce for those of us with black thumbs of death. Air plants kind of look like little green tarantulas, but they come in tons of amazing textures, colors, and blooms! Here are a few tips to keep yours from biting the dust.

Light
Air plants thrive in tropical regions so they’ve adapted to light that mimics sunlight that’s been filtered through tree canopies. Set your plants up near a window to ensure they get plenty of bright light. If you have an East facing window, that’s even better. If you normally have your plants in a low-light area, set them by the window for a day or two so they get their healthy dose of sunshine. Check out our Pinterest page for display ideas.

Water
As we said earlier, air plants are super low maintenance. They just need enough water to avoid getting crispy. There are two ways to water these cuties; misting and soaking. If you know you won’t have time to soak them, you can mist them a bit to ensure they’ll survive until their next bath. Soaking is the easiest method. Simply fill up the sink or a bowl and plop in your plants. Let them soak for around 15-30 minutes once a week. After soaking, gently shake off any excess water and you’re done.

That’s it! Stop by the Greenhouse to check out our air plant selection!