tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post4315856589442978499..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - July 25, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5080198769258808872016-07-29T14:51:48.512-04:002016-07-29T14:51:48.512-04:00Go figure that my favourite part of a buffet IS th...Go figure that my favourite part of a buffet IS the salad bar :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-42556440137546222792016-07-28T20:28:52.006-04:002016-07-28T20:28:52.006-04:00You need to open a salad bar with all those veggie...You need to open a salad bar with all those veggies! :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-74905481663420915782016-07-28T04:01:23.029-04:002016-07-28T04:01:23.029-04:00Both my Broccoli and Cauliflower heads are a lot s...Both my Broccoli and Cauliflower heads are a lot smaller than 3 inch :) I've read that it is probably caused by being pot bound before planting out...which was certainly true of mine. I've been eating my broccoli as sprouting broccoli, 1 or 2 cm wide. I was waiting for them to get bigger but they bolted and turned into flowers :)Andyhttp://ourlittlefield.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-47848642441895904162016-07-27T11:17:08.890-04:002016-07-27T11:17:08.890-04:00Well Andy, all I can say is don't give up! My...Well Andy, all I can say is don't give up! My first time growing broccoli was 3 years ago and let me tell you, the "heads" I harvested weren't even 3" wide.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-1236821047713016172016-07-27T11:15:06.640-04:002016-07-27T11:15:06.640-04:00The Ianto's are a bit deceiving in being so st...The Ianto's are a bit deceiving in being so stubby yet still giving you some good sized beans. I think this will not be the greatest year for broad beans though, because of all the heat. At least I was able to harvest enough for a couple of meals. And hopefully the potatoes further down in the bed are as good as those near the top...I cringe every time I think of what I may find with the vole issues I've been having. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-66909791327818707372016-07-27T11:13:24.543-04:002016-07-27T11:13:24.543-04:00Thanks Nancy - I was quite happy with the broccoli...Thanks Nancy - I was quite happy with the broccoli - I think that's my best head so far. Loving the sungolds too - very glad I decided to add them to the garden last year. I hope your move is going well!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-88419126249049445552016-07-27T07:52:19.413-04:002016-07-27T07:52:19.413-04:00Your broccoli looks fantastic, mine all failed. I&...Your broccoli looks fantastic, mine all failed. I'm rather jealous :)Andyhttp://ourlittlefield.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63229040377461447522016-07-27T01:27:50.124-04:002016-07-27T01:27:50.124-04:00What a great varied harvest! I am particularly int...What a great varied harvest! I am particularly interested in those Ianto Broad Beans - never seen any that short before. Very impressive potatoes too - lovely and clean, by the look of it. I'm looking carefully at your peppers too. Hopefully it won't be long before I can pick some of my own. Have fun with editing your 1800 photos of the Fling!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-21319941045687889812016-07-26T22:06:54.516-04:002016-07-26T22:06:54.516-04:00Glad you had a good time! That is one huge brocco...Glad you had a good time! That is one huge broccoli plant! We prefer the sungold tomatoes over the cherry and have harvested a few to eat. So many yummy things harvested since you got home. NancyCozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-47520221274963269542016-07-26T22:01:56.885-04:002016-07-26T22:01:56.885-04:00Lucky you! I'm still hoping...Lucky you! I'm still hoping...Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-29922187170045088652016-07-26T18:13:41.835-04:002016-07-26T18:13:41.835-04:00Our courgette/zucchini glut has begun.Our courgette/zucchini glut has begun.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-39520869848183068582016-07-26T14:35:38.850-04:002016-07-26T14:35:38.850-04:00Thanks Jo. This is the time of year when the harv...Thanks Jo. This is the time of year when the harvests really start to ramp up and I often have trouble keeping up. But each year I learn a few more things and get a bit more organized, so I'm hoping that things run a bit more smoothly and I end up with a freezer full of good food without too much stress.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-62143752352509944722016-07-26T14:33:41.244-04:002016-07-26T14:33:41.244-04:00Last year, side shoots were the best part of the h...Last year, side shoots were the best part of the harvest...they just kept providing us with a steady supply of broccoli for a few months.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-51318669063180112832016-07-26T09:12:40.749-04:002016-07-26T09:12:40.749-04:00Everything's coming thick and fast now, I love...Everything's coming thick and fast now, I love it when there's a selection of things to harvest. Great news that your tomatoes are starting to ripen, I've got my first one turning red but the plants aren't all that great this year so I'm not expecting great things from them. That broccoli is brilliant, what a good size. Glad you had a good time at The Fling, looking forward to hearing more about it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15199241559956703732016-07-26T08:47:59.486-04:002016-07-26T08:47:59.486-04:00Great an varied harvest. My broccoli did not size ...Great an varied harvest. My broccoli did not size up like yours may be due to the relentless heat, but many side shoots are appearing so there is hope. norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-12934830664411293272016-07-26T07:30:22.233-04:002016-07-26T07:30:22.233-04:00Thanks Sue - the potatoes were such a nice surpris...Thanks Sue - the potatoes were such a nice surprise. The fact that they were so close to the surface makes me think that my deep planting method this year worked well as last year, I had to dig down a good 6 inches or so before I found any potatoes. Always learning something new which is half the fun of gardening!<br /><br />And it does look to be a good bean year all around, especially if I get some extras to freeze for the winter :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-60975625613259173142016-07-26T07:25:21.454-04:002016-07-26T07:25:21.454-04:00That's so interesting! And you are right, I t...That's so interesting! And you are right, I think our seasons are VERY similar. In fact, Joanne kept remarking as we drove around on the bus how the vegetation and landscape in Minnesota looked just like home. I hope you thoroughly enjoy those yummy beans!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80716294798790115072016-07-26T07:23:45.861-04:002016-07-26T07:23:45.861-04:00Oh, thanks so much Phuong! Kolibri does get to a ...Oh, thanks so much Phuong! Kolibri does get to a good size without going woody but I think it's the heat that's getting to mine. I know you guys are hot there too, so perhaps pulling one up to see how it's doing is in order :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-78855640176536229432016-07-26T07:22:48.915-04:002016-07-26T07:22:48.915-04:00Thanks Susie - the fling is a LOT of fun and somet...Thanks Susie - the fling is a LOT of fun and something I think every blogger should consider going to (hint hint)!<br /><br />I still have a few tiny kohlrabi waiting to size up, but I think I'll be pulling them and starting again for a fall harvest as soon as the garlic bed frees up.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-67176266884396378502016-07-26T07:21:11.740-04:002016-07-26T07:21:11.740-04:00I'm with you on the homegrown broccoli - and i...I'm with you on the homegrown broccoli - and it's SO tender too! The first time I cooked some it turned to mush as I made the mistake of cooking it for the same length of time as I had for grocery store broccoli.<br /><br />Oh, can't wait to see how the kohlrabi does for you - I'm thinking it will quite enjoy your cool winter season. And the pepper plants are doing very well this year, I think in part to your recommendation on using the beneficial fungi. Most of the plants are literally dripping with peppers :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-39796713535907871112016-07-26T07:19:09.035-04:002016-07-26T07:19:09.035-04:00I'm so glad that you are enjoying the pepperon...I'm so glad that you are enjoying the pepperoncinos - they are definitely early and prolific in my garden too. I sliced some up the other day and added them to a vinaigrette before dressing the salad and they were quite mild, in spite of all our heat this year - even my 10 year old loved them!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-86435983080752726912016-07-26T07:17:46.624-04:002016-07-26T07:17:46.624-04:00Thanks Julie - you are so right, those Sungolds ar...Thanks Julie - you are so right, those Sungolds are truly a taste of summer!<br /><br />I'm hoping to get at least one post up about the fling by the end of the week. At this point, I'm still in the process of going through all of the photos - a challenge in itself as I took over 1800!!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25550572626917407482016-07-26T07:15:57.495-04:002016-07-26T07:15:57.495-04:00Thanks David - I think it all comes down to variet...Thanks David - I think it all comes down to variety and, this year anyhow, how much heat they can take. The other 2 I grew (Packman & Munchkin) produced very small main heads - whether or not they stay in the rotation will now depend on those side shoots.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-62956960982750642802016-07-26T07:15:19.366-04:002016-07-26T07:15:19.366-04:00Yes, thank you Jane, it was fantastic! Your metho...Yes, thank you Jane, it was fantastic! Your method of storing lettuce is very similar to mine - I was so surprised when I first grew homegrown lettuce and found out that it kept for weeks. I've always thought of lettuce as one of the most underrated crops.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-83633184244681335342016-07-26T04:03:37.395-04:002016-07-26T04:03:37.395-04:00Yay for Yukons--I'm glad to see those coming i...Yay for Yukons--I'm glad to see those coming in for ya--I'm anxiously awaiting their delicious arrival as well. And beans? Mine are just flowering (like crazy I might add!). Should be a good bean year with all this heat.<br />Glad you had a good time. Looking forward to seeing some pics. Enjoy that beautiful broccoli!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com