Now that my vegetable gardens are planted, weeds have invaded the early beds. And the woods weeds are trying to take over my flower beds. So I have been armed with a weed whacker, a shovel, a hoe, pruners, a claw tool and a machete for my daily tending rituals. Soon I'll get out the chain saw.
Of course, harvesting my crops makes it worth all the work! I think I'll start a new photo feature called "What's Ripe Today." Here's my first installment:
Of course, harvesting my crops makes it worth all the work! I think I'll start a new photo feature called "What's Ripe Today." Here's my first installment:
Life is just a bowl of cherries! I have picked many, many bowls of cherries in the last few days. Fortunately, I am a contortionist and have near super human powers to climb, stretch and balance. And I have a very attractive climbing outfit. I put a gallon ziplock bag inside an old fanny pack (which I wear with the pouch in front) and I have a couple of plastic grocery bags attached to the belt on either side of the pouch. Then I perform feats of daring and return to the ground with overflowing bags of cherries and very sticky fingers.
I've picked a few of my black currants. More to come! They make a great jelly, but they're pretty sour right off the bush. I mix them with other berries to add a beautiful tint to jam.
This is my largest cucumber. I've named him "Gerkin." I predict he'll be salad fare by mid-week.
My first zucchini! It's the light green variety, with a bulbous end. I might even eat his blossom.
And here are some honorable mentions:
Not nearly ripe, and three months behind schedule, my second planting of potatoes has sprouted! The first plantings were under water too long. So I dug a new bed in an area with better drainage. Looks like it was a good move.
These are black raspberries. I've eaten exactly four, so far. As you can see, there will be more!
I have 128 varieties of daylilies that offer blooms all summer long. This is one of my favorites.
Yes, I even baked something this week. This is my peach bluberry cobbler, before it went into the oven. Turned out great!
I also tried Carrie's soft sandwich bread. YOU SHOULD TOO! Although my loaf fell in the middle, I'm eating it anyway. (No fault with the recipe. I had to leave out and sub a few ingredients.) The texture is fabulous! It is SOFT and tasty. Now that I've figured out how to make my own mayonnaise, I'm really happy to have a great sandwich bread. I thoroughly enjoyed my odd-looking chicken salad sandwich. I've got some homemade sweet pickles resting in brine. They should be ready in about a week. Then I'm making ham salad.
Happy Summer Solstice! I hope you're enjoying foods from your own gardens, or great finds at the farmers markets.
7 comments:
Those raspberries look SO good. I mis having a berry patch, or even a garden here in NYC. But I'll get to visit my mom's next week.
what gorgeous plants you have! and you're a great photographer, too. thanks much for giving us a peek into your garden!
What a great looking garden. Makes me crave fresh fruits and veggies.
It's now Tuesday night. The cherries have become preserves. I juiced the raspberries and black currants and made jelly. Y'all stop by any time for primo PB&Js!
Kay, you're pictures and growing are LOVELY! :)
I'm comng over for raspberries! :)
Hi Kay - I like your blog a lot -- would it be OK to add it to my links?
P.S. The Roben I wrote about is not the same Roben you mentioned --I don't think, at least.
Thanks, Ginger! Sure you can add a link. I'll add you to my blog as well.
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