It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. The overwintered planting of lettuce in the greenhouse is about gone, but I cut another giant head of Starfighter last week that weighed over 1.5 pounds. I also began cutting the spring planted varieties, this time Salanova Red Oakleaf and Salanova Green Oakleaf. The red does not color up that much for me in the greenhouse, but the leaves are tender and tasty regardless. We have been enjoying salads often, and they make for a quick and cool meal.
Salanova Red & Green Oak lettuce
Starfighter lettuce
The arugula is still going strong, and I made a cutting last week to go on pizzas which have become a regular bi-weekly thing here. I’ve been using pita bread for the crust, and baking on a hot pizza stone which makes for a thin and crisp base. I make pizza sauce in summer from our tomatoes, then freeze it for use the rest of the year. Pickled Aji Rico and Aji Delight peppers are a favorite topping, and I make several jars of them each year.
arugula
pizza with arugula
pizza after baking
And I made a cutting of various baby greens to go on salads. Tuscan Baby Leaf kale and Mizspoon are always favorites of mine, and the Beka Santoh is good for fresh use as well.
baby greens for salads
It continues to be a great year for asparagus. We have harvested about 10 pounds so far, and have had plenty to eat for ourselves plus some to share with friends. Last week I stir-fried some in olive oil with a few mushrooms, which is another of my favorite treatments for a side dish.
stir-fried asparagus and mushrooms
In non-harvest news, our irises are in full blooming mode now, and we have quite a few varieties planted. One of my favorites is one I brought with me when I moved from the farm to Happy Acres. We call is Eva’s Yellow, since my neighbor Eva in Kentucky had them planted along the fence between our properties. She had moved them from her old place in Alabama, so they have travelled quite a bit! Another one I like was just planted last year, and it’s an orange one called Penny Lane.
Eva’s Yellow iris
Penny Lane iris
Another of my favorites was planted here when we bought the place. We call it Old Burgundy, since it looks like an old-fashioned variety that was popular in gardens back in the day. It’s tall, and a pretty reliable performer for us most every year.
Old Burgundy iris
Harvest Monday is a day to show off your harvests, how you are saving your harvest, or how you are using your harvest. If you have a harvest you want to share, add your name and blog link to Mr Linky below. And please check out what everyone is harvesting!
