- Hey everyone, (cheerful music)
it's Natasha of Natashaskitchen.com
and today my apron's off
and we're doing something totally different.
We're gonna take a tour of my parents' garden.
Ever since I can remember,
they've kept a garden, slash vineyard, slash orchard.
They are master gardeners; everything they touch, grows.
And I want to show you guys what they've got planted.
So let's check it out.
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It all starts early in spring.
They build their own greenhouse,
and then prepare the soil.
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Everything they plant, starts with a seed.
It's a lot of work, but for my parents,
it's a labor of love.
Their greenhouse is dedicated to the cucumbers and tomatoes,
so they ripen early and last late into fall.
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The work pays off.
They plant more than enough for their five girls
and each of our families to enjoy.
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There are at least 25 grapevines that circle the garden,
and they have an abundance of cherries.
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(stems snap)
Between the apple trees, pear trees,
plums, peaches, apricots,
they have a small orchard on their property.
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You'll even find walnuts and persimmons,
which aren't even supposed to grow in Idaho,
but here, they do.
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They also grow sweet treasures,
like gooseberries, black currant
and row after row of raspberries.
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Mom's poppies are in full bloom.
(buzzing)
The poppy seeds she harvests
are sweet and better than any store bought version,
making them perfect for baked goods.
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(leaves rustle)
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Children love munching on the crisp, sweet peas
straight out of the garden.
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(toddler squeals happily)
They also plant enough beets to last through winter,
along with carrots, onions and garlic.
(carrot pops from the dirt)
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(crunch)
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There are also cabbages that grow
as big as basketballs, plump, juicy strawberries,
and plenty of sorrel, because we love sorrel soup.
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Heading into the greenhouse,
we find loads of cucumbers and tomatoes,
including their prized and enormous bull heart tomatoes.
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(leaves tearing)
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Then the bell peppers, jalapenos, green beans and eggplant,
all keep summer cooking exciting.
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(hoe swishes)
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And of course, the master gardeners themselves, mom and dad.
Thanks for joining us on the tour!
I hope you guys got some awesome inspiration.
Let me know what's your favorite thing to plant
and I'll see you later!
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