The Problem with Gardens

Don't get me wrong, I love fresh veggies and the idea of being able to step out my back door to select what's for dinner, the problem is, I-don't-cook. I decided last year, when I realized I would actually have a yard again, that a container garden would be a perfect complement to my gorgeous new deck. I asked for gift cards at Xmas to help me on my way. We had a cold wet wet wet spring so I wasn't able to plant anything until few weeks before Memorial day. Now everything is growing like crazy and the anal retentive environmentalist in me refuses to let anything go to waste. Who knew herbs could grow so fast? I've already used the cilantro to make two batches of fresh guacamole, parsley to make fresh couscous veggie salads, oregano on homemade pizza and basil for chicken pesto pasta. Haven't figured out what to do with the rosemary yet and the lettuce is ready for picking. Before I know it the cucumbers, bell peppers and tomatoes will be ready too. I can't have Scott thinking I can or rather will cook on a regular basis. As a working mother I have an image to uphold and takeout to be had.