tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post4018947595313306495..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - June 2, 2014Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-41167484697664220682014-06-04T10:03:37.311-04:002014-06-04T10:03:37.311-04:00I would say that kale & collards are very simi...I would say that kale & collards are very similar so if you like kale, you will probably like collards. And it's an AWESOME producer in the garden - it just keeps going all summer long (well, that was my experience last year anyway!).Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-68285098432466377792014-06-03T21:12:28.265-04:002014-06-03T21:12:28.265-04:00All of your greens look so healthy and delicious. ...All of your greens look so healthy and delicious. I grew Pak Choi but ended up giving most of it to my daughter as did not like it that well and I don't seem to stir fry for some reason. I have never tried to grow collards. I grew up on a farm mid way in Michigan and my Mom never grew collards either. I don't even know what they taste like! NancyCozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-84842680748647642652014-06-03T20:14:03.087-04:002014-06-03T20:14:03.087-04:00Thanks Michelle! From how well it's growing a...Thanks Michelle! From how well it's growing and its wonderful taste, I have a feeling that Beira Tronchuda will indeed become my go-to variety in terms of collards.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58800905866827351082014-06-03T20:10:43.789-04:002014-06-03T20:10:43.789-04:00I haven't tried Chinese kale. It does sound y...I haven't tried Chinese kale. It does sound yummy, so it is now on my list - Thanks Jenny!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5577903087756440342014-06-03T20:07:39.528-04:002014-06-03T20:07:39.528-04:00Oh, wouldn't that be nice :) I saw that you ha...Oh, wouldn't that be nice :) I saw that you have been busy this month too. Wish I could establish some blueberries - it's hard to be patient when you want everything NOW! And your gardens beside the driveway look wonderful!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63915985446375677322014-06-03T10:09:13.390-04:002014-06-03T10:09:13.390-04:00The Beira Tronchuda is one of my favorite greens, ...The Beira Tronchuda is one of my favorite greens, and of course I don't have any in the garden at the moment... soon! Lovely lettuces you have there.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-19203064521114309442014-06-03T08:14:27.795-04:002014-06-03T08:14:27.795-04:00Very beautiful greens! Have you tried Chinese kale...Very beautiful greens! Have you tried Chinese kale? It's variety of brassicas that has similar taste to Pal Choi, turns bright green in cooking and retains some of the crunchiness and gets sweeter in stirfry. I tried it in Thai dish and now grow it and very happy with it. Jenny Rottingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559432369642740389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-47671338767824228722014-06-03T05:17:41.282-04:002014-06-03T05:17:41.282-04:00Your greens are beautiful. I always look forward ...Your greens are beautiful. I always look forward to that first salad. Now if they'd only come up with a tomato that's ready when those first greens are-LOL!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23774721154823268122014-06-02T23:07:34.357-04:002014-06-02T23:07:34.357-04:00Thanks Rachel! I'm not exactly a patient pers...Thanks Rachel! I'm not exactly a patient person when it comes to the garden - I do try though :) I usually stick to salads when it comes to lettuce; a grilled romaine heart - that is something I will definitely have to try.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-61769823450402133052014-06-02T22:57:13.712-04:002014-06-02T22:57:13.712-04:00No, not bitter at all. It's very similar to k...No, not bitter at all. It's very similar to kale in terms of flavour. I use them mainly for a Portuguese soup called "Caldo Verde" or "Green Soup" - it's delicious!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-71214361216466371722014-06-02T22:55:34.665-04:002014-06-02T22:55:34.665-04:00Thanks Julie! I think I will be getting out the s...Thanks Julie! I think I will be getting out the shade cloth this week too.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-11993542104994305582014-06-02T22:42:02.683-04:002014-06-02T22:42:02.683-04:00Your greens look lovely! I am always fascinated by...Your greens look lovely! I am always fascinated by the beauty and colorations of mixed lettuce leaves. As far as the Romaine type lettuces, it depends on what you want to use it for. I tend to harvest all my lettuces the same by trimming the outer leaves. However if you are more patient than I am, allowing Romaine to grow will produce a very stout lettuce with a crisp texture. Romaine hearts are also delicious grilled.Rachel @ Grow a Good Lifehttp://growagoodlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-17231649134722363832014-06-02T20:54:12.829-04:002014-06-02T20:54:12.829-04:00Nice harvest. I've never grown collards before...Nice harvest. I've never grown collards before...or tasted it for that matter. I've always heard it was bitter. Hmmmm...now you've peaked my curiousity. Maybe I'll add it to my grow list next year. Thomas Generaziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536611327617373090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-41977476059078862392014-06-02T20:23:34.804-04:002014-06-02T20:23:34.804-04:00All your greens look delicious! I need to pick a ...All your greens look delicious! I need to pick a bunch of lettuce too. I'm hoping my makeshift shade cloth will keep it from getting bitter. Enjoy all your salads and Chinese cabbage!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-3494474343740598192014-06-02T18:17:23.126-04:002014-06-02T18:17:23.126-04:00Uh oh - I didn't think about that. Our temps ...Uh oh - I didn't think about that. Our temps got to 30°/86°F today. I'm going to give my plants an extra drink right away & cross my fingers they are ok!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-67912910341969248482014-06-02T16:10:16.401-04:002014-06-02T16:10:16.401-04:00Lovely greens. I wish I'd picked the rest of m...Lovely greens. I wish I'd picked the rest of my lettuce in the circle garden today. I was hoping it wouldn't get too hot, but it was hotter than they predicted (of course). I watered them to make sure they would have a chance, but I fear they might be bitter tomorrow. Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.com