tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post2608587302195449866..comments2024-03-17T05:30:42.919-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - November 7, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-18627818634977650082016-11-10T06:34:15.978-05:002016-11-10T06:34:15.978-05:00It depends on the variety - some are stronger, som...It depends on the variety - some are stronger, some are milder but they are ALL a taste revelation compared to the dried out specimens at the grocery store. Garlic is SO easy to grow - just plop a clove into some fertile ground in the fall & harvest the following summer. Worth a try, Jason, and I promise you will be amazed and want to grow it every year :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-61513679749374751762016-11-09T20:04:30.395-05:002016-11-09T20:04:30.395-05:00I'm intrigued by the idea of growing my own ga...I'm intrigued by the idea of growing my own garlic. I've heard that fresh garlic has a sweeter, mellower taste.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75994032254878575902016-11-08T08:18:15.173-05:002016-11-08T08:18:15.173-05:00That's exactly what I was afraid of...the leav...That's exactly what I was afraid of...the leaves looked great, but that's not necessarily an indicator of good quality roots in the ground.<br />Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58813232549103535522016-11-08T08:17:48.457-05:002016-11-08T08:17:48.457-05:00Thanks Beth - The harvests are almost at an end, b...Thanks Beth - The harvests are almost at an end, but many of them are enjoyed over the winter which is when I'm glad I put in all that extra work preserving them. And then planning for next year starts which is one of my favourite things :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58415254668848015452016-11-08T08:15:52.954-05:002016-11-08T08:15:52.954-05:00Thanks Julie - Every year there are winners and lo...Thanks Julie - Every year there are winners and losers...it's just a matter of which veg will be on which list!<br /><br />I'll be sowing those parsnips thickly next year - I always thought carrots were tricky when it comes to germination but parsnips have them beat for sure.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-73262229113128733952016-11-08T08:14:15.461-05:002016-11-08T08:14:15.461-05:00Shallots are one of the first things I ever grew i...Shallots are one of the first things I ever grew in my tiny, shady 1st backyard...I still remember being absolutely amazed at how long they stored. I think my carrot harvest this year is making up for a series of bad carrot years :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-72504935464918934742016-11-08T08:13:30.527-05:002016-11-08T08:13:30.527-05:00Oh yes, gourmet onions...I like the sounds of that...Oh yes, gourmet onions...I like the sounds of that! It has been a crazy year - I still have fresh tomatoes on my countertop that just ripened up in the past week!<br /><br />Ha, ha...I know what you mean about the extra protein :) I took the netting off the kale bed a few weeks ago as it had gotten cold, and now I'm thinking that may not have been the best idea. I was considering using the kale fresh in a salad but then the thought of finding another critter on my fork didn't sit well with me - much better that it's cooked up with other stuff where I won't be able to tell the difference ;) Good thing my kids don't read my posts or I may end up with issues at the dinner table!<br /><br />With the way things are going, I think you have a VERY good chance of digging up some fresh goodies for your Thanksgiving table. Have a great week - I think we are nearing the end of this mild spell...the calm before the very cold/snowy winter according to the forecasters.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75453643138624074382016-11-08T08:03:57.465-05:002016-11-08T08:03:57.465-05:00I think the onions were a bit thirsty early in the...I think the onions were a bit thirsty early in the season this year. Now that the drip is all set up, next year should be much better on that front. Oh, ready-to-pull parsnips with no germination worries? If it were only that easy every year!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-17197771358996953542016-11-08T08:00:44.783-05:002016-11-08T08:00:44.783-05:00I think that sowing thickly is the key when it com...I think that sowing thickly is the key when it comes to parsnips as everyone seems to have issues with them so I'll be doing that next year as well.<br /><br />It's hard to resist the growing bug, isn't it? But I'm glad for the "forced" break so that I can recharge my batteries, especially when there is still so much to do on the ornamental beds. By February, I'll be tired of winter and raring to go once again.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-52939222907940914212016-11-08T07:58:18.220-05:002016-11-08T07:58:18.220-05:00Thanks Nancy - it won't be too much longer unt...Thanks Nancy - it won't be too much longer until you get your hands dirty once again!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-54027483547073603742016-11-08T03:56:47.768-05:002016-11-08T03:56:47.768-05:00We still have to 'explore' our parsnip bed... We still have to 'explore' our parsnip bed, Margaret until then we never know whether there is something underneath that is useBle or not. You still have a great harvest.. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-3608164633000641002016-11-07T20:59:12.107-05:002016-11-07T20:59:12.107-05:00Yum! Thanks for sharing this post today. I really ...Yum! Thanks for sharing this post today. I really needed a hopeful view of life. Your harvests are always so impressive. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-42164543965921228742016-11-07T19:48:24.296-05:002016-11-07T19:48:24.296-05:00Your carrots definitely made up for the lackluster...Your carrots definitely made up for the lackluster onion performance! Oddly I also harvested 44 lbs of carrots this year. I've never attempted growing parsnips, but I've heard that they take forever to germinate and aren't easy to get to germinate, so I say any parsnips is a feat- not to mention a parsnip that weighs a pound!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-19744420391436631742016-11-07T16:35:35.350-05:002016-11-07T16:35:35.350-05:00Those shallots really do look nice. I'm growin...Those shallots really do look nice. I'm growing them again for the first time in years and I have no idea what to expect. And let me add my WOW to your carrot harvest! The one pound parsnip is pretty impressive too.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-54067227976638611892016-11-07T14:45:18.538-05:002016-11-07T14:45:18.538-05:00Hi Margaret
Still getting goodies---hooray!
And y...Hi Margaret<br />Still getting goodies---hooray! <br />And your carrots did very well. You must be so pleased!!<br />I grew the Scotch kale this year---extremely curly. Though I didn't "find" any critters, I'm wondering if I had some extra protein in some of my dishes. Ah well, can't bear to think of that! LOL!<br />I still have the Brussels Sprouts and Kale going strong. About another 5 dozen carrots. This year is just crazy, isn't it? I think with the climate warming every year a bit more (or so it seems), I'll shoot for more fall crops from now on. A little part of me wishes stuff was done, but then another part of me is excited at the prospect of having FRESH greens with Thanksgiving. Too hopeful????<br />Have a terrific week , Margaret. And congrats on another fine post!<br />(and darn it--think GOURMET onions!!!) TeeheeSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-61185880744337931962016-11-07T12:31:19.030-05:002016-11-07T12:31:19.030-05:00That's a very nice selection of veg. Shame abo...That's a very nice selection of veg. Shame about the onions but your shallots look to have made up for them. When we moved allotment sites and took on a new plot, the previous tenants had left rows and rows of parsnips in the ground, we did really well that year. I never had such a good harvest of them again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-30915608641117943412016-11-07T11:39:30.639-05:002016-11-07T11:39:30.639-05:00Whoa, 44 pounds of carrots! It was a banner year. ...Whoa, 44 pounds of carrots! It was a banner year. I always have problems with parsnips germinating, my patch is really thin this year. Next year I'll sow about 4 times the number of seeds it seems necessary. It's sad to see you clearing out the garden, but at least you will get a break. I guess I could take a break too, if I really wanted, but I can't resist growing things if it is possible, which of course it is here. No garlic for me this season though, but that leaves more room for onions...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-40268293174782723652016-11-07T11:27:44.082-05:002016-11-07T11:27:44.082-05:00Reading about your harvests makes me miss my garde...Reading about your harvests makes me miss my garden!! Your garlic looks great! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.com