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SUGAR SNAP SALAD
Ingredients
• 1½ pounds sugar snap
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar • 1 bunch radishes (about 6 ounces), trimmed, thinly sliced • 4 ounces feta, crumbled • Freshly ground black pepper • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
peas, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise
• Kosher salt • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Cook peas in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to bowl with ice water to cool. Drain peas; transfer to a kitchen towel-lined baking sheet to dry. 2. Whisk oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl. Toss peas, radishes, and cheese in a large bowl. Can be made one day ahead. Cover dressing and salad separately and chill. 3. Just before serving, add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Season salad with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Garnish with mint.
SPRING DIY Raised Gardens
3. Pour a thin, even layer of gravel on the plot. The gravel will suppress the growth of weeds or grass. Flatten the plot by walking on it to create a level foundation for your garden bed. 4. Build the garden frame. Use a drill and wood screws to connect the wooden boards into a rectangular shape. You will require more or fewer screws depending on how long and wide you decided to make your garden. Place your boards at right angles to each other, and then use the screws to secure the boards in place. 5. Place the wood frame in the garden bed. If your rectangular garden boards are the correct size to fit inside your flattened bed, go ahead and place them. If not, shovel away or replace turf to create a secure, level fit. Also, secure some of the displaced dirt around the outside edge of the frame to help hold it in place.
Raised gardens have become very popular in recent years. The raised bed allows complete control over soil, making it an ideal option for backyard gardeners plagued with poor soil or insufficient drainage. Preparing a raised garden can be quite easy and can often be completed in an afternoon. Here are the simple steps to follow: 1. Designate a location for your garden. An east-facing bed will receive morning sun and afternoon shade, which is best for growing vegetables. For a small family garden, measure a 4-foot-by-6-foot rectangle and mark its perimeter with the chalk line. 2. Dig out the bed. Although the garden will be raised above the lawn, the grass must be removed. Shovel away the turf and first few inches of soil to create a garden plot.
6. Pour the garden soil and/or compost into the frame.
Fill to desired height and begin mapping out where you want each section of plants to go.
7. Transplant vegetable seedlings or sow seeds in your new raised garden. Be sure that the location provides enough space to walk around all sides of the garden. For example, it can be difficult to reach the back portion of a raised bed that is placed against a wall. With a little planning and effort, you will soon be enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.
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