tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post5141954560318992167..comments2024-03-17T05:30:42.919-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - September 19, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-88533685754722537542016-09-21T10:03:04.544-04:002016-09-21T10:03:04.544-04:00Thanks Beth - I am enjoying the final harvests of ...Thanks Beth - I am enjoying the final harvests of summer, but at the same time I'm quite looking forward to the winter break :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-60886932118104884862016-09-21T09:40:53.512-04:002016-09-21T09:40:53.512-04:00The raspberry/blackberry patches have had a tough ...The raspberry/blackberry patches have had a tough time this year. They really need some tlc so I'm going to give them a good weeding and some mulch before winter sets in.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-10617811875599953492016-09-21T09:39:42.729-04:002016-09-21T09:39:42.729-04:00I feel your pain - I think that at least 4 of my b...I feel your pain - I think that at least 4 of my blackberry canes died off this summer. I'm hoping to extend the drip lines into the berry areas next year. I look forward to hearing what you think about the Mokums - it's always nice trying out a new variety when you have company :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-37530600718864776232016-09-21T09:38:14.548-04:002016-09-21T09:38:14.548-04:00The tromboncino is huge - and delicious, just in c...The tromboncino is huge - and delicious, just in case you decide to experiment ;) And nothing wrong with volunteer potatoes...I have a few in my carrot bed and can't wait to see what's there once I dig them up.<br />Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25155385890406169892016-09-21T09:37:26.320-04:002016-09-21T09:37:26.320-04:00I've not had much luck with carrots for the pa...I've not had much luck with carrots for the past few years, so I know how you feel. Maybe you'll find a little spot in your new garden to grow some next year :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80266449004062837012016-09-20T22:09:49.414-04:002016-09-20T22:09:49.414-04:00Still impressive harvests through September, and d...Still impressive harvests through September, and during a drought. Wow! And, yes, congrats on the raspberries! Yum!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-81097793706901782202016-09-20T21:31:35.340-04:002016-09-20T21:31:35.340-04:00You really had a lot of variety for this time of y...You really had a lot of variety for this time of year. Congratulations on the raspberries! Fresh raspberries are so delicious. Hopefully next year you'll have many more.khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618838407160052772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-3406048503284980942016-09-20T18:31:17.990-04:002016-09-20T18:31:17.990-04:00I lost my golden raspberry plant due to the extend...I lost my golden raspberry plant due to the extended hot dry weather and I neglected to water. Will have to plant another next year and make sure to remember to water. I planted Mokum for the first time this year haven't pulled any yet as they were planted late.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-21703865081243947392016-09-20T16:41:03.478-04:002016-09-20T16:41:03.478-04:00Those Tromboncinos look quite humorous. I have som...Those Tromboncinos look quite humorous. I have some potatoes sprouting in my compost pile, but no carrots. Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-33268298118937560992016-09-20T16:05:24.520-04:002016-09-20T16:05:24.520-04:00Just shows me how much one can produce later in th...Just shows me how much one can produce later in the season if you keep at it. That carrot is beautiful! I pulled mine and they were small. Stuck them in the refrigerator and they are just about gone now! <br />will have to buy. NancyCozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-64001774290008388682016-09-20T14:37:44.367-04:002016-09-20T14:37:44.367-04:00Thanks Mark - If there rest of the carrots are lik...Thanks Mark - If there rest of the carrots are like the first one, it will be one of my best harvests ever. But with the vole situation, that a big IF.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-67667085007125146852016-09-20T14:03:22.728-04:002016-09-20T14:03:22.728-04:00It's a shame about the Lemon Drop chillis havi...It's a shame about the Lemon Drop chillis having been nibbled - but at least the culprit knows a good chilli when it sees one! Congratulations on producing that very fine carrot. I hope there will be lots more good'uns for you!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-57088962147871967862016-09-20T09:42:07.632-04:002016-09-20T09:42:07.632-04:00So true! It seems like those small and 1st harves...So true! It seems like those small and 1st harvests are always the most appreciated, no matter the fruit or veg.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-76185774799232845422016-09-20T09:41:47.580-04:002016-09-20T09:41:47.580-04:00Oh, you are too funny David :) I'm sure our s...Oh, you are too funny David :) I'm sure our super hot weather has contributed to the outstanding performance in the pepper bed. The harvest next year may be quite different if we have a "normal" summer, something I'll have to keep in mind so as not to be too disappointed.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-56033314325609972352016-09-20T09:39:32.273-04:002016-09-20T09:39:32.273-04:00Well, I'm more than overdue for a good carrot ...Well, I'm more than overdue for a good carrot year as the last time I had a good harvest was over 3 years ago! Hopefully there are no unpleasant surprises courtesy of the voles in the rest of the bed.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-83906248340725351122016-09-20T09:38:58.927-04:002016-09-20T09:38:58.927-04:00I'm hoping for even more broccoli side shoots ...I'm hoping for even more broccoli side shoots as the weather cools down a bit - that Arcadia is a real trooper!<br /><br />Fingers crossed on the carrots - that's the bed that had the most vole activity early on in the season so I'm a bit anxious about what I'll find.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-14774070175139439072016-09-20T09:38:10.393-04:002016-09-20T09:38:10.393-04:00Holding off on pulling the plant is a good idea. ...Holding off on pulling the plant is a good idea. At this stage of the summer, any cucumbers that you can squeeze off of the vines is a good thing. I usually wait until either the plant is completely dead or there's a frost, whichever comes first.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-26673707413751841562016-09-20T09:37:04.353-04:002016-09-20T09:37:04.353-04:00Oh, deer are the worst although I doubt they are t...Oh, deer are the worst although I doubt they are the culprit in this case. There's no damage to any part of the plant other than the peppers and it's ONLY the Lemon Drops that are being eaten, even though there are 31 other plants in that bed...whatever it is has VERY specific tastes! So far, we don't really have any deer issues around here - now excuse me for a minute while I find some wood to knock on ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-68935701356115794362016-09-20T09:35:03.305-04:002016-09-20T09:35:03.305-04:00I must say that removing those dang covers is libe...I must say that removing those dang covers is liberating... even if it is only for a short time.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-35656289514506269662016-09-20T09:34:44.740-04:002016-09-20T09:34:44.740-04:00Thanks Will - I think Michelle is probably right a...Thanks Will - I think Michelle is probably right about the rodents. I've had to place my soybean meal & organic fertilizer into covered plastic pails as they kept chewing through the bags to get to the good stuff.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-20912863224349736292016-09-20T09:32:44.276-04:002016-09-20T09:32:44.276-04:00Thanks Michelle! Rodent damage makes sense as mos...Thanks Michelle! Rodent damage makes sense as most of my other pests such as slugs and earwigs aren't as specific about what they eat. All those naked lemons must be quite the sight - strange how they go for the bitter pith but not the good stuff on the inside.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-3759065945810726592016-09-19T22:50:27.073-04:002016-09-19T22:50:27.073-04:00So nice to see your garden trending to fall with t...So nice to see your garden trending to fall with the broccoli and kale. The raspberries when few are even sweeter!edible gardens--point lomahttp://ediblegardenspointloma.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-31792784917891287402016-09-19T20:57:15.405-04:002016-09-19T20:57:15.405-04:00Nice that you have ripe chilies. Mine are still gr...Nice that you have ripe chilies. Mine are still green. Whatever ate them must like it hot. I'm not going to say anything about the broccoli because I'm too jealous.David Veltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710293718143454000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-55981869805784265552016-09-19T18:59:12.453-04:002016-09-19T18:59:12.453-04:00That sure is a pretty carrot! And what a great am...That sure is a pretty carrot! And what a great amount of broccoli side shoots, they look wonderful. I only have a few plants which aren't doing well so just get one or two little ones each week.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-82694373493035478342016-09-19T18:23:48.613-04:002016-09-19T18:23:48.613-04:00Whatever nibbled on the peppers must like them hot...Whatever nibbled on the peppers must like them hot! Hopefully they will now leave some for you. I'm amazed you are still getting side shoots on your broccoli. And that is one nice carrot! Hopefully there are more like it waiting underground.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.com