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Tag Archives: winter squash
A Few Favorites In 2022
Every year I usually do an annual end-of-year review of what did well in the garden, and what didn’t. Once again I am of jumping the gun to give a review of some of my current favorites that I have … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged #AASWinners, acorn squash, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, winter squash
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Harvest Monday July 25, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Harvesting is keeping me busy lately, which is not a bad thing at all. Last week I got more squashes, plus the first harvests of snap … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged acorn squash, eggplant, green beans, hawks, rain, sourdough bread, tomatoes, winter squash
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Harvest Monday October 18, 2021
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. The weather here is now a bit more seasonal, with cooler temperatures and less humidity. We haven’t had anything close to a frost … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged eggplant, Guajillo, pole beans, sweet peppers, winter squash
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Harvest Monday September 13, 2021
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. My usual harvests now almost always include beans, and one day they also had a few winter squash joining them. I have been … Continue reading
Harvest Monday August 23, 2021
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. It’s been a great year here for tomatoes, and I have harvested almost 150 pounds of them. They have been dehydrated, roasted, turned … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged acorn squash, bread, casserole, eggplant, hibiscus, pole beans, sourdough, tomatoes, winter squash
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