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Home » Container Gardening + Green Smoothie

Container Gardening + Green Smoothie

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 7 Comments

We live in a small garage apartment, and the grounds around us are very lush, and provide a little too much shade for my herbs. Last summer snails were chomping up the basil leaves, so the herbs were moved to the balcony which I’ve found gets more sunlight. 
Last weekend, I went to gather some new plants with a friend. She introduced me to container gardening, and let me borrow her book, Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler. I’ve been really inspired and have decided to begin gardening on the balcony. 

The author writes about taking it slow and not planting everything at once to allow yourself small successes at growing. I like it cause it’s authentic. It blooms with you.

I picked up some frenleaf dill, petite orange peppers, allyssum, rosemary.

The following morning I planted the new plants and began reading through this book on the balcony while slurping on a green smoothie. It was so delightful and scrumptious.

Green Smoothie
serves: 1

1/3 cup frozen pineapple
1 frozen banana
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1 tsp vanilla
dash of cinnamon

Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Have you ever tried a green smoothie? It sure is a great way to get veggies at breakfast!

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. follett79 says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:35 am

    My granddaughter is gardening in her 6th floor apartments. A lot of sunlight comes in the windows and she has all her produce in containers on the window cil. I am trying to start her on green smoothies and it is great to see more green smoothie recipes posted here.

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  2. Rash says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Thanks a lot for your info on green smoothies. I suffer from hives stress and have to transform my life to less stress and more healthy eating. Your smoothy seem to be ideal to start, and growing the herbs myself makes it even more fun.

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  3. container unpacking says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I am also writing a blog on the same topic of gardening is not possible without the container. I am obliged that your research has made my work very much easy and simple.

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  4. Mike says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    You can also add some ground flaxseeds and/or chia seeds to boost the nutritional value of your smoothie!
    Peace
    Mike

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  5. Love & Zest says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:03 am

    Thank you! I agree…jars make it way more fun.

    Reply
  6. Emily@LiveLongfellow says

    February 13, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Love your potted plans! Drinks in jars ALWAYS taste better 🙂

    Reply

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