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Kareena’s Soup Base (recipe), 230–31 light for Miso (Southern Japanese) and Sweet Potato
Kaye, Danny, 55 greenhouses, 45–46, 46 Soup (recipe), 131
Kerr, Graham (Galloping Gourmet), 3, 5, seed germination, 31, 31 misting, 30, 34
213 lime, 36, 60 Mitchell, Debbie, 57
Kerr, Treena, 3, 9, 20, 26, 42, 43 , 56, 56 , 92, LISA (low-input sustainable agriculture), moist cooking methods, 47
124, 140, 141, 143, 210, 256 21, 300 Molded Rhubarb Strawberry Dessert
kidney stones caution, 84, 128, 164, 184, loam, 60 (recipe), 227
232 local knowledge, 18, 22, 28–29, 34, 35, molybdenum, 120
killing existing turf, 21 36–37, 38, 43, 45, 57 monocrops vs. multicropping , 13
Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide, Th e lodging (gardening term), 60, 228 Monty Python’s Flying Circus, 12
(Albert), 33, 57, 76, 248 longevity, increasing your, 13, 14 Morocco Ethmix (recipe), 287
kitchen gardens. See growing a kitchen low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, 12 Mousse, Baked Sweet Potato (recipe), 250
garden low-input sustainable agriculture (LISA), MSG, 56
kits for greenhouses, 44, 45 21, 300 mulch, 60
kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gong ylodes), lunch, serving sizes, 11, 11 Multicolor Pepper Sauté (recipe), 214–15
164–67, 165 , 232 lutein, 160 multicropping vs. monocrops, 13
Nonsuch Poële (recipe), 166–67 Lycopersicon esculentum. See tomato mushrooms
Sautéed Kohlrabi (recipe), 166 Lyness, Stephanie, 190 Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with
K (potassium), 61 Tomato Jalapeño Sauce (recipe),
kugelhopf cake pan, 51 mâche (Valerianella locusta), 180–82, 254–55
181 Jerusalem Artichoke and Mushroom
Lactuca sativa. See lettuce Mâche, Goat Cheese, and Blueberry Sauté (recipe), 158
ladybugs (beneficial insects), 302 Salad (recipe), 182 Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon and
law of intended consequences (nudge- Mâche with Berries (recipe), 182 Dill (recipe), 174–75
nudge), 10–11, 10–11, 12, 14 marjoram, 272 mustard greens (Brassica juncea var. rugosa),
Lawrence of Arabia, 72 Mashed Potatoes, Colorful (recipe), 219 184–87, 185
“layered fl avors,” 259 Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe), 250–51 Chinese Mustard Green Soup (recipe),
layering , 284 Mattreus, Richard, 25–26, 39–40 186
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, 12 Mature Bok Choy, Steamed (recipe), 90 Spaghetti with Mustard Greens and
leaf lettuce, 176 meat consumption, falling, 12 Vegetarian Italian Sausage (recipe),
leafy greens. See greens medications, reducing , 13, 14 186–87
Leather (Fruit), Strawberry Banana (recipe), Mediterranean, 144, 176 Steamed Mustard Greens (recipe), 186
247 Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant (recipe),
leek (Allium porrum), 168–71, 169 142 Napa cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis),
Barley with Leeks (recipe), 292 Memorial Day, 24, 29, 33 88, 188–91, 189
Braised Leeks (recipe), 170 Mentha gracilis (golden apple mint), Chinese New Year Fresh Fish and
Fennel and Leek Poële (recipe), 153 268–69, 269 Vegetable Soup (recipe), 190
Leek, Bean, and Spinach Soup (recipe), Mentha suaveolens, M. x gracilis (mint), Pho (recipe), 190–91
170–71 268–69, 269 nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), 261,
Steamed Leeks and Potatoes (recipe), Mentha x piperita “Chocolate” (chocolate 270–71, 271
171 mint), 268 National Gardeners Association, 304
lemon (Citrus limon), 172–76, 173 Meringue (recipe), 174 National Health and Nutrition
Meyer Lemon Pie (recipe), 174 Mesclun Salad with Fruit (recipe), 178–79 Examination Survey 2001-2006
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon and mesclun (spring mix) lettuce, 176, 180 (NHAMES), 2
Dill (recipe), 174–75 metric measurements, 10, 10 National Institutes of Health, 2
Zucchini with Herbs and Lemon Mexican Stuffed Peppers (recipe), 213 “natural,” 19, 20
(recipe), 175 Mexico, 80 nautical influence, Nonsuch Cottage, 3, 4
lemon thyme (Th ymus citriodorius), Meyer Lemon Pie (recipe), 174 need-to-know list, 17–46
284–85, 285 Michihili. See Napa cabbage (Brassica rapa composting, 18, 29, 36, 39 , 39–41, 59,
Lentils in a Cumin-Flavored Broth (recipe), var. pekinensis) 60
294 micronutrients, 20–21 cotyledons “coties,” 32, 32
lettuce (Lactuca sativa), 27, 31, 176–79, microwaving , 52 drainage for pots and trays, 30–31
177 Mild Chiles, Stuffed (recipe), 126 drip irrigation, 34
Cream of Lettuce Soup (recipe), 178 mildew, 34, 60 EarthBox, 4, 18, 26–28, 26–28, 35, 296
Mesclun Salad with Fruit (recipe), mint (Mentha suaveolens, M. x gracilis), feeding (fertilizing ), 18, 27–28, 31,
178–79 268–69, 269 35–38, 36 , 59, 60
Romaine Salad (recipe), 179 Miso Soba (recipe), 222 French drains, 19, 23310 • INDEX