tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post8405733918766135555..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - September 12, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-30491921690363538132016-09-15T12:13:25.203-04:002016-09-15T12:13:25.203-04:00Thanks Jennifer - got another tromboncino to harve...Thanks Jennifer - got another tromboncino to harvest and I better do it today before it gets out of hand too :) Yes, the fall seedlings were a great surprise - I do love getting the harvest but I'm often so tired out when it's time to get them going that I don't get as many things sown as I had originally planned.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-56641235337234754852016-09-14T16:41:02.618-04:002016-09-14T16:41:02.618-04:00WOW, look at that squash!!! And congratulations on...WOW, look at that squash!!! And congratulations on your fall seedlings.<br /><br />I wasn't going to do a fall garden either, but then somehow made it happen. I've got broccoli, lettuce, and swiss chard all planted up!Jenniferhttp://fernsadventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-91913347654972592002016-09-14T09:49:45.123-04:002016-09-14T09:49:45.123-04:00I am definitely looking forward to the break, Nanc...I am definitely looking forward to the break, Nancy - I love the garden, but I also really enjoy the rest over the winter months and the opportunity it gives me to do non-garden related tasks without the guilt :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-30637675070389748142016-09-14T09:42:23.460-04:002016-09-14T09:42:23.460-04:00Thanks Kathy! I think this will definitely be mar...Thanks Kathy! I think this will definitely be marked down a stellar pepper year as the summer has been SO incredibly hot. Hopefully I remember that and am not too disappointed when I don't get the same harvests during a "normal" season.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-45342164052276381382016-09-13T21:16:51.063-04:002016-09-13T21:16:51.063-04:00Wow on that squash! You are still getting quite a...Wow on that squash! You are still getting quite a bit. Are you dreading the garden coming to an end or looking forward to the break? Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-69173554215733085532016-09-13T14:16:42.374-04:002016-09-13T14:16:42.374-04:00Your peppers all look amazing Margaret! Ours here ...Your peppers all look amazing Margaret! Ours here (UK) are lagging behind a bit this year and are only just starting to change colour.I always like seeing what you grow!Kathyhttp://www.alittlebitofsunshine.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-76235481089946091642016-09-13T09:41:30.049-04:002016-09-13T09:41:30.049-04:00That's a great idea! I had never thought to r...That's a great idea! I had never thought to remove the seeds and stuff the cavity. Your so creative in the kitchen...not surprised at all that you thought of that :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-7092734699961291452016-09-13T09:39:59.550-04:002016-09-13T09:39:59.550-04:00Ha ha....the feeling is mutual when I take a look ...Ha ha....the feeling is mutual when I take a look at your borders overflowing with beautiful blooms :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-27888781702163575242016-09-13T09:39:39.290-04:002016-09-13T09:39:39.290-04:00Tromboncino is usually eaten as a summer squash (a...Tromboncino is usually eaten as a summer squash (although if you let it mature on the vine, you can treat it as a winter squash too. It's like zucchini, except nowhere near as watery. The flesh is tender, but firm - I would compare it to the flesh of a pattypan squash. You definitely should try it - it's also vine borer resistant, so that's a big plus for those of us with borer issues.<br /><br />I use several different methods when it comes to preserving the pepper harvest, depending on the variety of pepper. What I do is see how the pepper is "normally" used and then go from there.<br /><br />Some varieties are supposed to make good paprika/chili flakes (Feher Ozon, Corne de Chevre, Lemon Drop) so those I'm drying, others I'm roasting and then freezing (Anaheim & sweet roasting peppers), still others are simply washed and frozen raw, either whole (Jalapenos) or seeded & chopped up (sweet peppers, pepperoncinos, hot wax). Some varieties are also good pickled such as Hot Wax and Jalapenos. Whew!<br /><br />At this point, I'm still at the trial and error stage when it comes to deciding which methods work best for me. For example, I pickled the pepperoncinos last year, but found that they became too mushy in the canning process, so this time, I'm freezing them instead.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-39101133909677860332016-09-13T09:24:48.831-04:002016-09-13T09:24:48.831-04:00Thanks Beth - that was supposed to be the coldest ...Thanks Beth - that was supposed to be the coldest night this this week. Our first frost is generally not until early October, so I'm hoping to have a few more weeks before the big die back :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-49230813092114376862016-09-13T09:24:26.013-04:002016-09-13T09:24:26.013-04:00Oh, so funny - mine have been in the dehydrator al...Oh, so funny - mine have been in the dehydrator all night too and they are due to come out this afternoon. We'll compare notes!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-71421123206033068822016-09-13T09:21:49.289-04:002016-09-13T09:21:49.289-04:00Tromboncino is a bit of a monster isn't it? I...Tromboncino is a bit of a monster isn't it? It's now going across the trellis in the next bed - good thing the bean harvest is basically done.<br /><br />I had never even thought about all those extra seedlings at the farm going into the compost - from now on, I'm going to make sure to ask, especially when it comes to the fall garden as that's the one I find the most difficult to get going.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-50459131602756941192016-09-13T09:19:21.001-04:002016-09-13T09:19:21.001-04:00Argh...squash bugs! I've messed up with the t...Argh...squash bugs! I've messed up with the tromboncino planting for a couple of years in a row, so am happy that I finally got it right! I'm very grateful for the seedlings - I didn't bother to find out the varieties so I'll be calling it "mixed lettuce" :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-55451960072734068712016-09-13T09:18:15.045-04:002016-09-13T09:18:15.045-04:00Thanks Sue - I was more than happy to take home so...Thanks Sue - I was more than happy to take home some of their compost bound seedlings. Gotta remember that for next year!<br /><br />It's amazing how much you can haul in from a relatively small space - and there are still some big harvests left to go including the butternuts, potatoes & carrots (if the voles didn't have an undergound party early on that is!)<br /><br />Have a wonderful week too - hope you are enjoying the cooler weather!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-3726631459410919172016-09-13T09:16:27.494-04:002016-09-13T09:16:27.494-04:00Well, your cucumbers are doing much better than mi...Well, your cucumbers are doing much better than mine! My vines are now in rapid decline, which unfortunately happens every year, so it's not a huge surprise. I'll be lucky if I get 4 more off of them.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15408678164773138832016-09-13T09:13:13.682-04:002016-09-13T09:13:13.682-04:00Oh no! You must have very determined borers! I&#...Oh no! You must have very determined borers! I'm thrilled about the seedlings, especially as those of mine that survived were looking very sorry.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-41829701890923857272016-09-13T09:12:18.086-04:002016-09-13T09:12:18.086-04:00Thanks Shaheen! Tromboncino are so delicious, may...Thanks Shaheen! Tromboncino are so delicious, maybe worth another go at some point?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58257372697936028522016-09-13T09:11:00.469-04:002016-09-13T09:11:00.469-04:00Thanks Jane - she was pretty shocked when she saw ...Thanks Jane - she was pretty shocked when she saw that squash!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58973675653857123192016-09-13T00:44:32.411-04:002016-09-13T00:44:32.411-04:00Love the photo of your daughter with the Trombonci...Love the photo of your daughter with the Tromboncino squash. It's so big and straight, like a huge club. I generally just cut the bulbous end off and compost it, although if there's a few of them at one time I might split them in half, scoop out the seedy bit and then stuff and roast them.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-47712631911995359192016-09-12T22:11:48.889-04:002016-09-12T22:11:48.889-04:00Once again, very impressive. Your tomatoes are mak...Once again, very impressive. Your tomatoes are making me feel quite inadequate.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-55467082112103731812016-09-12T21:46:32.297-04:002016-09-12T21:46:32.297-04:00That giant trombocino is astonishing. I'm not ...That giant trombocino is astonishing. I'm not familiar with trombocino squash at all. What is it similar to? Your pepper variety is pretty amazing, and they make lovely photos. Do you dry most of them? I'm just full of questions today.khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618838407160052772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-74777608784763772122016-09-12T21:18:35.000-04:002016-09-12T21:18:35.000-04:00Yum, yum. Gosh, you did have a chilly night. That ...Yum, yum. Gosh, you did have a chilly night. That squash is ginormous! And the peppers and tomatoes ... very impressive!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75462853674622040442016-09-12T19:29:58.994-04:002016-09-12T19:29:58.994-04:00My feher ozon (my first year growing these) are in...My feher ozon (my first year growing these) are in the dehydrator right now. I actually find the fresh pepper rather bland and hope the dehydration intensifies the flavour a bit. Should know by tomorrow ...<br /><br />Crazy big tromboncino!!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-56364145745499843812016-09-12T18:27:18.270-04:002016-09-12T18:27:18.270-04:00Used to grow tromboncino but the plant took up too...Used to grow tromboncino but the plant took up too much of my garden space so dropped it. Yes, volunteering at a public garden is very rewarding, I volunteer at Locust Grove Heritage Veg Garden and meet the nicest people and yes, extra seedlings when available to take home is always a bonus.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-81757524132129153762016-09-12T16:17:05.046-04:002016-09-12T16:17:05.046-04:00Such a lovely array of peppers! And I am having Tr...Such a lovely array of peppers! And I am having Tromboncino envy as my only vine died early when the squash bugs got it. It is an amazing squash for sure, and not nearly as watery as most summer squash. And what a deal on the lettuce plants! Sounds like a win-win situation all around.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.com