Mike’s fabulous vegetable garden, Venice CA

It’s a beautiful Sunday in Los Angeles. I went to (what is becoming my early Sunday morning ritual) my farmer’s market, bought 2 tomato plants, and I can’t wait to plant them later this week and this is why!

Ericka’s tomatoes

Recently, I’ve visited two of my long time LA friends, Mike and Ericka (yes, I have several lovely Erikca’s in my life including my mom). And, both of them made me the most delicious meals ever served right from their vegetable garden.

Ericka’s best ever beet salad

Mike started the first domino....by growing such a fabulous vegetable garden at his delightful pad, in Venice, CA, that we all couldn’t help but be inspired. Ericka followed by growing hers at her charming home in Silver Lake, and she’s even growing some of her garden in pots. You see, I was always under the impression that you have to have a huge yard and tons of space to plant a vegetable garden. I was completely intimidated to even try growing vegetables, but how excited am I to know that you can also just start with a few pots?

Completely inspired by the thought of having such fresh, "straight from the garden" food, I am the third domino with my new tomato plants and a few yummy herbs. It’s funny how in the middle of such a big, crazy, city like Los Angeles, there is this little contingent of us wanting to get back to our roots, literally, and grow some of our own food. I’ll keep you posted on how those tomato plants do.
Wishing you a peaceful Sunday.

Ericka and Sly in her garden at the end of the day on our fun visit