But I've missed actual writing and so I think I'm back for a while now.
Maybe.
As for catching up, here's the first installment. Introducing " Summer Lovin'-- The Jungle.
What started out as this:
Has now become this:
This is what we lovingly refer to as "The Jungle".
Goes to show what a little bit of compost and steer manure can do to otherwise extremely sterile soil. (sterile, as in, not ONE weed popped up the entire spring)
We've never experienced anything like it. It boggles my mind. The plants are bigger than anything I have ever seen. The green bean plants reach well above my knees. It's insane. Not even the hail storm we had the other day could stop their growth.
Holy Monkey Lovin'.
As you can see, we didn't plan enough room for their ginormousness.
Who knew there was gold in dung? Not me...that's who.
Check it out....
The pumpkin plants have started taking over the kids digging area.
Back to the goods.
The biggest yield-er, so far? The ZUCCHINI!
In addition to plumping back up my freezer stores (sliced for regular dinner table consumption and shredded for tasty winter baked goods awesomeness) we have been enjoying a lot of this:
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| Squash, green beans (also from the garden), 1/2 to 1 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic and a dash of seasoned salt. SO TASTY (unless Rob cooks it and puts in 4 TBSP oil). |
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| Grilled pizza---SO GOOD! You can find grilling instructions on Our Best Bites here. I also make my own pizza sauce using 1to2 15 oz cans tomato sauce and Our Best Bites garlic bread seasoning recipe (to die for). Better than ANYTHING you will find at the store. |
This, this, this (SO GOOD--already had it once--thank you Lisa), this , ohhhh and maybe this.
(Pinterest....I LOVE YOU!)
In the meantime we will are anxiously awaiting more green beans, tomatoes, crookneck squash, cantaloupe, cucumbers, walla walla onions, pumpkins and carrots.
Fresh food makes my mouth water.
How about you?
Sigh.....
Now I'm off to eat a Twix.
Goodnight!
6 comments:
Yum! They all look so good! I need a garden! (The Twix sure sounds good too ;)
you certainly have a green thumb!! (as opposed to my black one - can you hear the dirge?). that garden is of yours is absolutely AMAZING!!
just think of all the...
1) money saved by not buying harvest goodness at the store,
2) the great nutrition for you all (unless Rob cooks and uses more oil hahaha),
3) the satisfaction of accomplishment (okay, God helped a lot of course), and
4) learning time for the boys, about planting seeds, nurturing the plants, and reaping a harvest!! PLUS pulling weeds builds character in young boys!! (am pretty sure there's an FHE lesson somewhere in there - maybe one using Alma 32?)
Oh, so jealous! We tried this year in our containers and it just didn't work well at all. Next year....
Celeste--the twix WAS good. And so was the ice cream. ha ha ha!
Becky-yes, yes, yes---and we did pray for God's help--and yes. Although right now I have not allowed the boys in. Our walking paths are overgrown and I'm afraid they will step on something. I need to invite one in at a time. That way I can keep track of them. :)
And Lisa---you can come and enjoy it here in a few weeks. :) Take some home too.
Welcome back, Mel! Love the garden. I miss having fresh veggies. We tried growing a tiny garden in a box one year but it didn't take. You'll have to try out those tasty-looking dishes and pass on the ones that really ARE tasty. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Love you all!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I am in awe of how much zucchini you have! Good job!
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