It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. It seemed like spring finally arrived last week, and our daffodils began blooming to announce the moment. This clump was here when we bought our place, and they have bloomed every year since. We have more varieties planted, but these are always the first to bloom for us. My wife did find a few crocuses blooming by our front walk as well.
early daffodils
purple crocuses
I got a bit more lettuce from the greenhouse, plus some mixed salad greens that included baby kale, mizuna and purple pac choi. We love adding these “sturdy” greens to our main dish salads.
greenhouse lettuce
mixed salad greens
I also got a cutting of the curly kale I have growing in there. This lot will likely wind up used in soups.
curly kale
Salads will be on hold here for a bit though, as I recover from my recent carotid artery surgery. I got back home Saturday, and I have big incision in my neck and a lot of swelling plus a bit of numbness and a sore throat. I will be eating softer foods in the days to come, like scrambled eggs, fruit smoothies and soups. It did turn cooler here Sunday, so soups will be both comforting and warming. I can’t do any lifting or strenuous work, so my wife will be taking over greenhouse watering duties for me. I also can’t drive a car for a week or two, so she will be doing any shopping for us. Thankfully the surgery went well, and so far I have had no complications other than the expected pain and swelling.
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!
The only thing I harvested was a bunch of daffodils
I haven’t harvested anything but I have been carefully watching over my seedlings and keeping them watered / starting a few more. Take care and thanks for these Monday posts. When one cannot work in the garden, new garden posts are like a ray of sunshine!
Glad to hear your surgery went well. It is problematic for those of us who want to be active in the garden at this time of year. You must be cheered by the daffodils and crocuses. And of course, the greens! Take care.
Get well soon Dave, we are back in abundance now finally and that means a few friends get a weekly veg box, as well as the kids : all the best – Steve
Hi Dave! I’m so glad your surgery went well. I hope you heal up well and quickly. Spring is just around the bend 🙂 Enjoy the comfort food while it’s necessary and weather appropriate!