It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. I got another nice haul of peppers last week, and I started fermenting another jar of the hot ones to make into hot sauce. We have been enjoying the sweet ones as well.
late September harvest
Pick-n-Pop peppers are a ‘snack sized’ pepper and a 2025 AAS Winner. It has done quite well for me this year, and I can see why it was popular with the AAS judges.
Pick-N-Pop peppers
I hasn’t been a great year for the pole beans, but I did get enough to cook up as a side dish plus a few extras for the freezer.
heirloom pole beans
I cut the first of the fall lettuce plantings, a small head of Tehama, to use for our salads. I set out about 30 plants that are sizing up now and should keep us supplied for a bit.
Tehama lettuce
My last harvest of the week was the first of the persimmons. The tree has quite a few on it, though I think the critters are stealing a few of them. they are leaving plenty for us to eat though when they ripen.
Nikita’s Gift persimmon
And speaking of last harvests, it is with a bit of sadness that I announce this will be my last Harvest Monday post. I still plan to post here about my gardening activities and harvests, but not on a weekly basis. I have been hosting Harvest Monday for ten years now, since taking over from Daphne (Daphne’s Dandelions) in October, 2015. I appreciate all of the gardeners who have joined in, and all those who have read and followed along. Thanks, and happy gardening to all going forward!
I think you deserve a rest. I’ll still be poppimg by
Thanks Sue. I will continue to follow your adventures as well.
Yes, that is sad, but perfectly understandable. I can’t believe that it has been 10 years. You’ve been a great resource for me, and others too, I’m sure. I’ll be continuing to check your blog. Thank you, Dave.
Thanks Will. I will continue to post here periodically, at least I plan to.
You’re wonderful Dave, thank you for all you do and for your posts. While I haven’t commented much I have been an avid follower these past ten years (or more!). Your posts, and others you’ve hosted, are a wonderful escape and education for me– particularly after a stressful day at work. I will continue to frequent your blog and check-in regularly. Thanks for being a pillar in the gardening world!
Thanks for your kind words!
Thanks Dave for all the work you put into the weekly updates. I really found the variety updates helpful for productive and tasty additions to the garden.
I will try and showcase varieties going forward. They make a good reference for me too!
As someone who could not quite manage the weekly “Harvest Mondays”, and turned it into a “Monthly harvest …on a Monday”, I applaud you having made the effort for ten solid years. It’s always enjoyable seeing what is growing on the other side of the world.
Thanks!
Thanks Dave! I also don’t comment much, but I’ve made most of your bread recipes over the years. Still growing the Korean peppers from seeds you sent several years back. Glad you will still post from time to time.
Glad to hear those peppers are still working for you!