tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post8253560557626451643..comments2024-03-17T05:30:42.919-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - September 14, 2015Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-74031113468209799352015-09-23T11:20:02.331-04:002015-09-23T11:20:02.331-04:00Thanks Tammy! The plums were yummy - hopefully I ...Thanks Tammy! The plums were yummy - hopefully I get more of them next year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-67637595441442895952015-09-23T11:18:20.512-04:002015-09-23T11:18:20.512-04:00I messed up on their planting pretty badly, so I&#...I messed up on their planting pretty badly, so I'm just happy to get any courgettes this year!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-57062258597862384032015-09-23T11:16:24.889-04:002015-09-23T11:16:24.889-04:00Pizza - that's a great idea! I'll have to...Pizza - that's a great idea! I'll have to remember that the next time I make some so that I package them up in pizza sized portions.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-90298060323838259972015-09-23T11:13:42.011-04:002015-09-23T11:13:42.011-04:00I really liked the Cherokee Trail of Tears as a gr...I really liked the Cherokee Trail of Tears as a green bean as well, but since I usually harvest more than enough green beans from my bush beans, I decided to use them only for dried beans. Dried beans, especially black beans, are one of my favourites so ideally I'd love to grow enough to keep us supplied all year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-16412485317952558572015-09-23T11:09:29.350-04:002015-09-23T11:09:29.350-04:00I did try Bright Lights twice this year, but it ju...I did try Bright Lights twice this year, but it just didn't do well. My spring planting damped off and my fall planting is still tiny...as in 2" tall. Yup - no harvest from those unfortunately! I will try again next year, though.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63074509506381503562015-09-23T11:07:24.330-04:002015-09-23T11:07:24.330-04:00Thanks Jo - The sauce is yummy & so easy, whic...Thanks Jo - The sauce is yummy & so easy, which is a big plus when you have a lot of tomatoes that need to be dealt with quickly. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-37354628579547325462015-09-19T21:10:41.589-04:002015-09-19T21:10:41.589-04:00Amazing! You have your own farm! Those plums look ...Amazing! You have your own farm! Those plums look delish. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-31065722643080248372015-09-18T11:57:58.712-04:002015-09-18T11:57:58.712-04:00 I thought that very large tomato was a green pep... I thought that very large tomato was a green pepper at first glance. Your courgettes (zucchini) have done much better than ours. We usually have a glut of them not this year. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-7632404656991519502015-09-16T10:57:51.994-04:002015-09-16T10:57:51.994-04:00What a whopper that Opalka is! I made a version of...What a whopper that Opalka is! I made a version of Michelle's oven roasted tomatoes last year and it was a great base for pizza, pasta, etc. I too am loving the Stocky Red Roaster peppers here.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-91842197913827641752015-09-15T13:34:41.533-04:002015-09-15T13:34:41.533-04:00I love that you have a hyper broccoli plant. And i...I love that you have a hyper broccoli plant. And it's fun that you use Cherokee Trail of Tears as a dry bean, I use it mostly as a green bean although it is easy to shell.Phuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658691564062044986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-48494308819320065392015-09-15T12:38:12.297-04:002015-09-15T12:38:12.297-04:00Attractive chard -- We may need to try growing som...Attractive chard -- We may need to try growing some instead of flowers. Have you tried "Bright Lights", or other colorful varieties?A.J. Cheap Seat Eatshttp://cheapseateats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-19647112139196346482015-09-15T06:47:01.719-04:002015-09-15T06:47:01.719-04:00What a great harvest. The size of that Opalka toma...What a great harvest. The size of that Opalka tomato, wow! Love the sound of the Lazy Baked Tomato Sauce, I'll have to check that out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63314450781744912962015-09-14T23:51:09.357-04:002015-09-14T23:51:09.357-04:00Well, my 5-in-1 plum is really a 4-in-1 now as one...Well, my 5-in-1 plum is really a 4-in-1 now as one of the grafts is still essentially a twig, so I don't think it will ever amount to much. I'm crossing my fingers about the weather too - a couple of nice warm weeks could make a big difference to a lot of the plants in the garden right now.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-87555461879882399262015-09-14T23:49:25.482-04:002015-09-14T23:49:25.482-04:00The beans are pretty, aren't they. This varie...The beans are pretty, aren't they. This variety is used as a dried bean & the shelled beans are a maroon colour - I haven't cooked with them yet, but I think they do maintain that dark red colour. And I will definitely be trying the straw bales again next year - I think that the late start this year was because I didn't condition (i.e. fertilize) them enough in the spring so they have only now started to break down enough to provide the plants with the nutrients they need. I'll do a better job of it next year ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-52188403206762456522015-09-14T23:45:31.451-04:002015-09-14T23:45:31.451-04:00Well...you and Sarah are more than welcome to come...Well...you and Sarah are more than welcome to come on down! But I must warn you, the kids have really done a number on my repertoire in the kitchen... Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-45291386341258565352015-09-14T23:42:33.007-04:002015-09-14T23:42:33.007-04:00I've actually never tasted cranberry beans bef...I've actually never tasted cranberry beans before, so I'm looking forward to it. That's what so wonderful about growing your own - it gets you experimenting with different varieties that would not normally end up in your kitchen.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-44251682412181990062015-09-14T23:41:17.632-04:002015-09-14T23:41:17.632-04:00The thing with tomato varieties is that there are ...The thing with tomato varieties is that there are just way too many to try - and trying new ones is part of the fun. Arcadia is definitely coming back next year. I was actually planning on growing two other varieties of broccoli along with it this spring, but something happened - can't recall now what - and only the Arcadia ended up in the garden. Now I just have to find room for the other two as well for next year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-45868601252598938572015-09-14T23:35:51.070-04:002015-09-14T23:35:51.070-04:00You are right in that the peppermint doesn't p...You are right in that the peppermint doesn't produce as well as the green one, but maybe you could squeeze in just one or two next year? I also don't like beets (I'm sure you know that by now!), but the peppermint is really nice & mild. I think you would really like it!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-4084176807476114202015-09-14T23:32:09.544-04:002015-09-14T23:32:09.544-04:00Yup, I know what you mean about the fruit flies - ...Yup, I know what you mean about the fruit flies - I have some apple cider vinegar in a pint canning jar topped with a funnel, which seems to keep them in check. I'm definitely loving the broccoli. Last year was my first try at it and I started it too late to get any side shoots - they are like the gift that keeps on giving ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-51116682569370036752015-09-14T23:29:22.928-04:002015-09-14T23:29:22.928-04:00I think that dried beans are definitely worthwhile...I think that dried beans are definitely worthwhile to grow & there are so many varieties to choose from...it's another veg where narrowing it down to which one is a challenge. They don't yield the poundage of fresh beans, but you also tend to use them in smaller quantities.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-24027237192405397142015-09-14T18:33:29.951-04:002015-09-14T18:33:29.951-04:00I think I'll try one of those 5 in 1 plum tree...I think I'll try one of those 5 in 1 plum trees - I love plums but don't have room for companion trees. That Opalka is crazy big. I hope our weather works for your squash bales - definitely supposed to warm up at least another week or two.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-66223079252220220472015-09-14T16:20:17.625-04:002015-09-14T16:20:17.625-04:00Nice harvest! Our weather did the same thing. Ho...Nice harvest! Our weather did the same thing. Hot, cooler and then is suppose to get back in the 80's. No zuke for me but I have enough in the freezer. Would be nice to have one to saute sometimes. The Cranberry Beans are pretty. Will they stay that color? Was straw bale gardening worth it? Will you do more of that type? Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-21638238594714965152015-09-14T13:58:47.531-04:002015-09-14T13:58:47.531-04:00Impressive haul. We'll be right over for dinne...Impressive haul. We'll be right over for dinner.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-30077346728242793142015-09-14T13:26:48.806-04:002015-09-14T13:26:48.806-04:00Nice varied harvest. I love cranberry beans wish I...Nice varied harvest. I love cranberry beans wish I had more garden space to grow more bean varieties. Agree the peppermint chard is so pretty, ir cheers up the whole garden.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-77536842081380885152015-09-14T13:25:09.590-04:002015-09-14T13:25:09.590-04:00Cool, I'm glad the lazy sauce worked for you, ...Cool, I'm glad the lazy sauce worked for you, it's one of two sauces I make for the freezer at this time of year, the other one is just about as easy. That Opalka is impressive! I grew that variety years ago and I can't remember why I stopped growing it (pre-blog days). Arcadia seems to be a popular broccoli amongst the bloggers I follow, maybe I should give it a try. I've been really happy with the newest addition to my broccoli lineup - Batavia. Maybe next year I'll do a comparison planting.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.com