Behind the Line: Chrissy Camba

Topic: Off the Clock

Gardening

Do you have a garden at home? What do you grow?

Chrissycake
Yes! Last year I grew cucumbers (which didn't do so well), lovage, parsley, marjoram, rosemary, tarragon, mesclun (did not do well), green zebras, beefsteak, tomatillos (grew too much - it was taking over the yard), green peppers (did not do well), jalapenos, juliet tomatoes (did not do well), breakfast radishes (best grower!), thumbelina carrots, lacinato kale (really great) and thyme. We share the backyard with our landlords and learned that we have the side w/limited light. Knowing that and other failures that happened last year will really help out with this year's garden. Also, I learned about hardening the hard way last year, lol. :D
 
 

Answers from other users

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  • Kevin Nashan
  • Executive Chef/Owner
  • Sidney Street Cafe
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
Yes and that is a lot more challenging. Specially with a three year old and a one year old. They love to "help", whether it be creating a lake for what was suppose to be beets and lettuce to helpin... more »

Last updated: Mar 30 2012

 
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We live in on the top floor of a three flat with a small balcony.,,only room for herbs etc... but growing up in a Philadelphia rowhouse, with a very small backyard...we did have a garden. I was alw... more »

Last updated: Mar 2 2012

 
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No garden.....but if I did, I would grow radishes, herbs, sweet peas...

Last updated: Mar 1 2012

 
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  • Nathan Sears
  • Executive Chef/Owner
  • The Radler and D.A.S.
  • Chicago, IL
I do have a small garden at home. Mostly I grow herbs and tomatoes. Herbs can really make the difference in basic home cooking and great Home cooking. Tomatoes are just so easy and they offer a gre... more »

Last updated: Mar 1 2012

 
Sean in the garden
Yes, I we do 11000 lb garden on our roof of the restaurant. Its a big garden. I grow blueberries grapes, tomatoes and herbs in my back yard in Logan Square. I love growing my own veg for the res... more »

Last updated: Feb 29 2012

 

Last updated: Mar 30 2012