Victory Garden Grown

The Oracle Victory Garden on the back patio at OPL is full of life and flavor this 2018 Spring/Summer season! Here’s what you can find during your next stroll through the garden:

EGGPLANT

Black Beauty- large black fruit, commonly breaded, fried, grilled, or sautéed

HERBS

Purple basil- use in pesto and pasta dishes for color and intense basil flavor
Wild Magic basil- aromatic and colorful variety with edible flowers, sweet flavor with milder intensity than Genovese basil
Thai basil- aromatic variety with strong flavor profiles of anise and clove, edible flowers.
Sweet basil- perfect for pesto, pasta salads, dips, and caprese
Genovese basil- perfect for pesto

CUCUMBERS

Slicing- great pickled, raw, or in beverages
Tasty Jade- great pickled, raw, or in beverages

BEANS

Green Fortex- works well in stir fry, roasts, sautés, or eaten raw