tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post3054492867087486150..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - May 28, 2018Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2161461568664332752018-10-27T15:47:36.579-04:002018-10-27T15:47:36.579-04:00Harvest Monday is a wonderful meme, Pam - it's...Harvest Monday is a wonderful meme, Pam - it's been run for many years & it's always so much fun to see what people are harvesting from across North America and beyond! Chicago was wonderful, wasn't it?? Hope you can make it out to Salt Lake City next year!<br /><br />P.S. Sorry about the late posting/reply - For some reason, I wasn't receiving notifications on comments that were waiting for moderation (see post "Apologies to all" from today)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-7621300390355234052018-10-27T15:45:49.994-04:002018-10-27T15:45:49.994-04:00The quick transition between the seasons is defini...The quick transition between the seasons is definitely not the norm around here - well, it hasn't been the norm....maybe now it is, as we had the same thing happen in the fall!<br /><br />P.S. Sorry about the late posting/reply - For some reason, I wasn't receiving notifications on comments that were waiting for moderation (see post "Apologies to all" from today)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-69984467060983272142018-10-27T15:22:37.812-04:002018-10-27T15:22:37.812-04:00Apologies...I just realized that a bunch of commen...Apologies...I just realized that a bunch of comments were being sent to my "moderation" folder without sending me an email notification - yikes! So hard to believe that our spring was on the cool side after going through the stifling heat of summer!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-84925640180563473572018-06-08T06:43:51.623-04:002018-06-08T06:43:51.623-04:00Impressive asparagus, Margaret. I hadn't heard...Impressive asparagus, Margaret. I hadn't heard of this meme -- maybe, I'll join in when I have something to report. As usual, I planted my kitchen garden late and no harvest yet. Oh, except for lettuce. I see that you are going to GWA in Chicago. So am I -- I'm very excited! P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-18343364647894416972018-06-05T12:39:11.745-04:002018-06-05T12:39:11.745-04:00Wow, I can't believe the keeping time of that ...Wow, I can't believe the keeping time of that pumpkin! All winter long! You already have some impressive harvests! Happy gardening in this more reasonable (for you, too?) June weather. It's been simply lovely here, so I've been neglecting computer time. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-32374112985509354302018-06-04T19:38:25.852-04:002018-06-04T19:38:25.852-04:00A nice beginning harvest. Crazy spring weather so...A nice beginning harvest. Crazy spring weather so far and now we are cold....finished all our radishes, spinach and perhaps early lettuce as the heat just made it race to seed. I stopped growing much winter squash, but do grow Delicata smaller winter squash and grow the bush variety which takes less space.Donna@GardensEyeViewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-70588441618676112332018-06-02T09:19:43.890-04:002018-06-02T09:19:43.890-04:00Crazy is the word for it. Today it is supposed to...Crazy is the word for it. Today it is supposed to be prime gardening weather with a high of only 71F - I'm planning on making good use of it!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-42841705627683605012018-05-31T11:22:26.969-04:002018-05-31T11:22:26.969-04:00Love fresh asparagus. Also pumpkin seeds. We'v...Love fresh asparagus. Also pumpkin seeds. We've had some of those super hot days. Crazy after so many cold days just recently. Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-34153836016154906472018-05-30T12:40:02.325-04:002018-05-30T12:40:02.325-04:00It does require effort to not cut every stalk, tha...It does require effort to not cut every stalk, that's for sure! Thanks for the hulless seed squash suggestion - I've added Lady Godiva to my seed list :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-76220950926112169272018-05-30T11:25:55.582-04:002018-05-30T11:25:55.582-04:00Your asparagus is looking very healthy, and I admi...Your asparagus is looking very healthy, and I admire your restraint in only cutting the fattest stalks. I sometimes grow squashes for hull-less seed and found Lady Godiva to have plenty, but the flesh is pretty bland unfortunately. The seeds are lovely eaten raw too Kathyhttp://www.alittlebitofsunhsine.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-9156636644653619522018-05-30T08:43:06.726-04:002018-05-30T08:43:06.726-04:00Thanks Nancy :) Speedy really is quite mild compa...Thanks Nancy :) Speedy really is quite mild compared to "regular" arugula so it's worth giving a go.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-70466046920680175032018-05-29T13:36:58.795-04:002018-05-29T13:36:58.795-04:00Lucky you! I really miss my asparagus patch. You...Lucky you! I really miss my asparagus patch. Your greens do look lovely. Arugula I find a bit too strong also but can eat it mixed with other greens. Will have to keep in mind about "Speedy" Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-32442013400647695222018-05-29T09:24:54.467-04:002018-05-29T09:24:54.467-04:00Some squash varieties certainly last much longer t...Some squash varieties certainly last much longer than others. Butternuts last a good long time too but we tend to use them up more quickly (or cook them up and freeze them so that they are at the ready for a quick soup).Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-69402090207827643812018-05-29T09:23:09.035-04:002018-05-29T09:23:09.035-04:00I'm sort of amazed at the asparagus too, espec...I'm sort of amazed at the asparagus too, especially when I think back to those fragile, grass-like seedlings. I was rather doubtful that they would even survive much less produce a substantial harvest.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-54199538295182931412018-05-29T06:56:42.753-04:002018-05-29T06:56:42.753-04:00It's amazing your pumpkin lasted that long. I ...It's amazing your pumpkin lasted that long. I had a couple left in garage that got mushy and had to be thrown out. Everything looks great. Your asparagus is just taking off for sure!Shawn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242486533549946479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23444987950603564442018-05-29T00:24:21.971-04:002018-05-29T00:24:21.971-04:00I'm with you on the premixed packets, one of m...I'm with you on the premixed packets, one of my biggest issues with them is that there's always one or two varieties that grow bigger and faster and crowd out the slower growers. It's easier to grow what you want separately and mix them as you want.<br /><br />Your asparagus harvests are enviable. I'm still amazed that you started them from seed.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63475946816973661032018-05-28T19:30:50.738-04:002018-05-28T19:30:50.738-04:00I think many of us are off to a slow start this ye...I think many of us are off to a slow start this year. I am confident that you will be carting home boxes of produce in no time at all.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-28800787464930217802018-05-28T19:30:16.815-04:002018-05-28T19:30:16.815-04:00You are right about the mustards - I think that is...You are right about the mustards - I think that is exactly what is turning me off the mixes. I don't mind a leaf or two, but since I have no idea what I'm sowing, it's luck of the draw as to whether you will get a good proportion of mild to pungent.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-4896266658201200462018-05-28T19:29:49.021-04:002018-05-28T19:29:49.021-04:00Ha - what did we ever do without a/c? I'm act...Ha - what did we ever do without a/c? I'm actually rather surprised at how much asparagus we harvested - I had it in my head that we would be harvesting about that much once it hit its full stride. And wow - a cup of pepitas per squash - that would actually be a worthwhile harvest, especially if the vine produced a few squash. I'll be watching for your evaluation on the Naked Bear - I get the naked part, but I'm wondering where the bear comes in :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25781312285982675192018-05-28T19:25:02.409-04:002018-05-28T19:25:02.409-04:00I really hope that this is a sign of good things t...I really hope that this is a sign of good things to come in the asparagus beds. As for the squash, I will be eating the flesh too, but a taste told me it was rather bland. I don't want to waste it though, so I'm thinking of incorporating it into a rissoto dish that has some wine added for a bit of extra flavour. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-64342396741798627402018-05-28T18:13:08.867-04:002018-05-28T18:13:08.867-04:00You may not think that you have harvest much but i...You may not think that you have harvest much but it far more than we have.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-46075479616778453722018-05-28T16:33:26.418-04:002018-05-28T16:33:26.418-04:00Woohoo! Yay for asparagus. Those few of years of b...Woohoo! Yay for asparagus. Those few of years of babying your asparagus is really paying off. I'm afraid to try those mixed Asian greens, it seems like they put too many pungent mustards in there. Then again it might be the warm weather. There's such a wide diversity of greens out there, I'm always ordering new varieties.Phuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658691564062044986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23677994468316555812018-05-28T13:49:49.339-04:002018-05-28T13:49:49.339-04:00Wow on your first season of the asparagus! That is...Wow on your first season of the asparagus! That is a great haul. And it should just keep on getting better and better in the years to come. Interesting report on the Pepitas too. I did get about a cup from each one of mine last year, but after drying it made for less than that. I'm trying one called Naked Bear this year, we will see how it does! And let me say I was inside enjoying the a/c when our temps hit the 90's yesterday. It's another scorcher today.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-53765517074652583982018-05-28T13:07:36.928-04:002018-05-28T13:07:36.928-04:00Your asparagus has done so well, just think of the...Your asparagus has done so well, just think of the amount you'll be harvesting in a few years time. Did you grow the pepitas for the seeds alone or will you eat the flesh too?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com