tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post8078837858282009409..comments2024-03-17T05:30:42.919-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - October 24, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-52713542470237363102016-11-06T11:44:10.181-05:002016-11-06T11:44:10.181-05:00Yup...more broccoli harvested this past week (you&...Yup...more broccoli harvested this past week (you'll be seeing that on Harvest Monday tomorrow :) - and more yet to come! Unfortunately, we've picked the last of the raspberries but am looking forward to next year which will hopefully see a big jump in the harvest.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-78530969499240203042016-11-06T11:20:55.055-05:002016-11-06T11:20:55.055-05:00Yummy, the broccoli looks really good. Hope you...Yummy, the broccoli looks really good. Hope you've managed to get some more picked too. Hurrah for the raspberries as well, mmm.Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75189821439198511052016-11-06T11:20:21.838-05:002016-11-06T11:20:21.838-05:00I always figure things like that are worth a try s...I always figure things like that are worth a try since we all have different conditions and what works for me might not work for someone else and vice versa.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-54484497283857375562016-11-06T08:58:52.542-05:002016-11-06T08:58:52.542-05:00Thanks for the update on your trial of ripening pe...Thanks for the update on your trial of ripening peppers in the garage. I have tried that before with brussels sprouts after reading about it somewhere but they didn't really do much once pulled out of the ground.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63969355101947473002016-11-03T08:38:46.901-04:002016-11-03T08:38:46.901-04:00Thanks Helen! I'll be harvesting more today -...Thanks Helen! I'll be harvesting more today - it's loving the cooler, wet weather :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-86119466192428336172016-11-01T13:54:04.391-04:002016-11-01T13:54:04.391-04:00Totally impressed! Aside from the quantities, thos...Totally impressed! Aside from the quantities, those broccolis look mathematically perfect.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-83729220773984363792016-10-28T10:02:21.321-04:002016-10-28T10:02:21.321-04:00Ha, ha...maybe a tasting booth in our driveway? I...Ha, ha...maybe a tasting booth in our driveway? I bet you even some adults would be surprised by the taste of fresh from the garden and start their own veg patch :)<br /><br />The Starburst carrots are beautiful, aren't they? I still prefer orange carrots overall as I do find them to be sweeter, but these are just so pretty that I had to include a few in the mix this year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-26369744146873097342016-10-27T13:15:03.714-04:002016-10-27T13:15:03.714-04:00Very envious of that broccoli! (You'd better g...Very envious of that broccoli! (You'd better get out there and make sure all the neighbourhood kids know what it tastes like, hehehe!). The Starburst carrots look like an interesting selection. I know lots of chefs would like to have those to play with.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-57949801226283415412016-10-26T21:24:59.183-04:002016-10-26T21:24:59.183-04:00Right now I'm doing absolutely nothing! Norma...Right now I'm doing absolutely nothing! Normally I keep the bed covered with netting which protects against the biggest cabbage pest, the cabbage white butterfly. I finally took it off last week...one of the benefits of our chilly weather lately is that most of the bugs have decided to turn in for the winter :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-17098938511395125172016-10-26T16:54:29.270-04:002016-10-26T16:54:29.270-04:00Beautiful broccoli! What are you doing to control ...Beautiful broccoli! What are you doing to control bugs?A.J. - CheapSeatEatshttp://cheapseateats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23605082682206794962016-10-26T09:09:14.121-04:002016-10-26T09:09:14.121-04:00Thanks Nancy - I'm already starting to think o...Thanks Nancy - I'm already starting to think of ways that I'll be using and preserving that big raspberry haul next year ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-50281575764705341082016-10-26T09:08:36.307-04:002016-10-26T09:08:36.307-04:00I grew the Starburst blend carrots mainly for the ...I grew the Starburst blend carrots mainly for the "fun" factor - they're just so pretty! I do usually find the "boring" orange carrots sweeter, but our frosts must have done some good as the Starburst are quite sweet this year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-88305187976832063452016-10-25T20:40:38.173-04:002016-10-25T20:40:38.173-04:00You must be so happy to sill be harvesting produce...You must be so happy to sill be harvesting produce! The raspberries look delicious and you should have a nice harvest next year! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-44552855569767042372016-10-25T14:11:17.971-04:002016-10-25T14:11:17.971-04:00Oh, those raspberries look yummy! And I can't ...Oh, those raspberries look yummy! And I can't believe the color on those carrots!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-4648353611451890062016-10-25T09:08:26.675-04:002016-10-25T09:08:26.675-04:00Our kale will be all said and done by the end of t...Our kale will be all said and done by the end of the month - it's not growing very much any more so what is there is likely all there will be. My one attempt at overwintering kale was not successful, although it was a half-hearted attempt. To extend the harvest into the winter, I think kale would need protection, but in our case it's from the frigid temps. I had actually never heard of wood pigeons until I started reading about them on UK blogs!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-24795361146149438172016-10-25T09:02:18.459-04:002016-10-25T09:02:18.459-04:00We planted the canes last year and they are an eve...We planted the canes last year and they are an everbearing variety but even so, having them continue to produce until the end of October is a pleasant surprise.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-44052082419171061782016-10-25T05:41:51.476-04:002016-10-25T05:41:51.476-04:00 Our brassicas have to stay netted all winter or t... Our brassicas have to stay netted all winter or there would be nothing left courtesy of the wood pigeons. Do you not have anything that attacks them in winter time? Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5308154230575018802016-10-24T22:06:00.050-04:002016-10-24T22:06:00.050-04:00Those raspberries look delicious. I'm surprise...Those raspberries look delicious. I'm surprised they keep bearing so late. Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-20582673484196676912016-10-24T19:43:59.372-04:002016-10-24T19:43:59.372-04:00YES...I would believe it as they are calling for p...YES...I would believe it as they are calling for possible flurries for us tomorrow! Hard to believe when only a couple of weeks ago we were in the 20's (70's).Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-36628898734739086402016-10-24T19:42:48.038-04:002016-10-24T19:42:48.038-04:00Yes, that's why I thought the upside-down pepp...Yes, that's why I thought the upside-down pepper plant experiment was worth a go as potting them up is such a hassle. I doubt I would pot up the big fruited varieties, but I can see doing that for the Lemon Drop.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-87765505606340883832016-10-24T18:37:27.132-04:002016-10-24T18:37:27.132-04:00Your garden is still looking bountiful for this ti...Your garden is still looking bountiful for this time of year. I too am clearing out the beds. Would you believe snow is in the forecast for Thursday in our area. Hoping the forecast is incorrect.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-71705939864535355762016-10-24T17:35:22.151-04:002016-10-24T17:35:22.151-04:00Those broccoli plants look so healthy, and the red...Those broccoli plants look so healthy, and the red and green lettuce plants are putting on quite a show too!<br /><br />Interesting how your pepper experiment worked out. It's about time for me to begin digging up a few pepper plants here. Last year the green ones did ripen up for me indoors, though it's a chore to pot them up and get them in the house.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-81072185443098489282016-10-24T15:33:08.462-04:002016-10-24T15:33:08.462-04:00So far we've only had some light frosts, which...So far we've only had some light frosts, which I suppose is why the raspberries are still going. Hopefully we get a few more before a hard frosts does them in.<br /><br />Yes, when it comes to the peppers, I don't think it was worth it for any of the plants other than the Lemon Drops. Even so, if I had the time, I'd probably pot them up instead.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-8063389163526147522016-10-24T15:31:37.965-04:002016-10-24T15:31:37.965-04:00Thanks Michelle! I'm really looking forward t...Thanks Michelle! I'm really looking forward to next years raspberry harvest - hopefully I'll have them on the drip system by then too. What I'm not looking forward to is giving them some protection. So far, I haven't had to cover them but I'm wondering how long that will last once it becomes obvious that there are ripe, juicy berries to be had.<br /><br />I have a feeling you'll more than enjoy your break, considering all of the problems you've had to endure this year. I am definitely looking forward to it also because I get to tackle a few things that have been put on hold until the garden is done...you should see the state of our basement!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-82959371711291795302016-10-24T15:27:33.785-04:002016-10-24T15:27:33.785-04:00Most of what's left is from the summer, other ...Most of what's left is from the summer, other than the lettuce which was given to me by the farm. I was supposed to be growing a lot more this fall, but just didn't have the time to get much going. One of these days I'll do a proper fall garden but I must say, this year, I'm glad for the break!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.com