tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post6431135310838005969..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Garden - End Of August, 2012Mama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-24172221325230080922012-09-18T07:46:38.210-05:002012-09-18T07:46:38.210-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363159706765430223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-18091064169866873512012-09-04T14:19:55.117-05:002012-09-04T14:19:55.117-05:00Everything looks fantastic! So glad you are getti...Everything looks fantastic! So glad you are getting to enjoy those big cherry tomatoes! Too bad the lettuce isn't cooperating, I have planted my fall lettuce twice now, it germinates and then either drowns or the seedlings keel over from the still too hot summer :( Oh, well... there's always next year.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-58175427398967577412012-09-01T13:13:15.283-05:002012-09-01T13:13:15.283-05:00Karen L. - It kinda amazes me to learn how many pe...Karen L. - It kinda amazes me to learn how many people don't like beets! We never had cooked beets when I was growing up, but we did have pickled beets (store bought kind) and I certainly got hooked on those. Now I freeze sliced beets for heating and eating with salt, pepper and butter (mmmm!), can pickled beets and store some "fresh" to roast with onions, potatoes, carrots and garlic. One of my favorite winter time vegetable dishes!<br /><br />You know if you were closer, I would gladly share my greens, tomatoes and pumpkins. Beets, too. (Hee-hee.)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83191634285923869142012-09-01T08:59:21.900-05:002012-09-01T08:59:21.900-05:00Oh no!!!! It's the dreaded "pickled beets...Oh no!!!! It's the dreaded "pickled beets"!!!! ICK! Sorry, just don't like them. Actually they are one of about 3 or 4 things I just cannot eat. However, I would be more than willing to help you eat any of the greens and those tomatoes for sure. Wouldn't say no to a pumpkin or two either. Sadly, you are too far away. (PS: I like that Papa Pea agreed with the seasonal quilt TV covers. I knew I liked him! When the snows come this winter perhaps you can work on them.)Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11803082902611080914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-41922212104394817822012-08-31T20:15:07.761-05:002012-08-31T20:15:07.761-05:00Lisa - Remember: In gardening, there are no failu...Lisa - Remember: In gardening, there are no failures, only experiments. (Boy, did we all experiment a lot this year!)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-11962059782902757442012-08-31T20:14:14.531-05:002012-08-31T20:14:14.531-05:00Jane - So organic fertilizer does work? (I always...Jane - So organic fertilizer does work? (I always mean to put an extra scoop of composted manure in my pumpkin and squash hills but forget until it's too late.)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23958655997462223292012-08-31T20:12:58.565-05:002012-08-31T20:12:58.565-05:00Susan - I think when we share our oopsies along wi...Susan - I think when we share our oopsies along with our successes it helps us all feel better about not being PERFECT! (How the heck could we ever have perfect gardens with this wonky, crazy weather we've had?? Plus, I do think we're in a "weather phase" that is going to remain unsettled for at least a few years. How's that for a downer?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-81088290898635136782012-08-31T15:00:14.486-05:002012-08-31T15:00:14.486-05:00Those are CHERRY tomatoes?!!! I'm with Jane, y...Those are CHERRY tomatoes?!!! I'm with Jane, your stuff grew in huge this year! And isn't that what keeps us gardening.... thoughts of 'next year'?! Thanks for sharing with us Mama Pea.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-29043633277392260412012-08-31T14:40:31.355-05:002012-08-31T14:40:31.355-05:00It does seem the things that did well this year fo...It does seem the things that did well this year for you got HUGE. Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-63718012067983525322012-08-31T11:04:04.219-05:002012-08-31T11:04:04.219-05:00From your lips to God's ear, Mama Pea. It wou...From your lips to God's ear, Mama Pea. It would be refreshing to get a 'normal' gardening year once in a while. I should do a before and after of my pumpkins/squash, but it would make me cry. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-69371107290446350662012-08-31T10:27:53.376-05:002012-08-31T10:27:53.376-05:00Stephanie - Thanks!Stephanie - Thanks!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4258731731165233702012-08-31T10:27:31.142-05:002012-08-31T10:27:31.142-05:00The Weekend Homesteader - We've been really, r...The Weekend Homesteader - We've been really, really lucky in that even with all our heat and humidity the mosquitoes haven't been bad! (What's going on here?)<br />Hubby and I sat out on the deck round about 10 last night watching the full moon and kept wondering why we weren't getting bit up.<br /><br />I've planted these purple morning glories for several years now and am thinking of branching out by adding another color (or two) next year.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-61420397986256944412012-08-31T10:25:12.105-05:002012-08-31T10:25:12.105-05:00judy - The best thing about them is that they'...judy - The best thing about them is that they've developed a nice flavor, too!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76457228951760994002012-08-31T10:24:41.546-05:002012-08-31T10:24:41.546-05:00Tami - The thing is lots of people had trouble on ...Tami - The thing is lots of people had trouble on germination with brand new seeds! The whole thing seems pretty fishy to me . . . Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67727317659740117732012-08-31T10:23:44.276-05:002012-08-31T10:23:44.276-05:00Sue - Okay, we have it on record here, Folks. Not...Sue - Okay, we have it on record here, Folks. Not only do they steal glads, but also pumpkins. Come October, chain your jack o' lanterns down!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20628410723347387762012-08-31T10:20:39.466-05:002012-08-31T10:20:39.466-05:00Kelly - I really can't believe I actually grew...Kelly - I really can't believe I actually grew ones that big!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20600276290178160252012-08-31T10:20:12.139-05:002012-08-31T10:20:12.139-05:00DFW - I'm with you on the kale. If it's s...DFW - I'm with you on the kale. If it's small it's okay, but tastes very bitter and strong to me if it gets beyond that stage.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-3683622316573694922012-08-31T10:19:01.703-05:002012-08-31T10:19:01.703-05:00Sparkless - I LOVE pickled beets! And we both lik...Sparkless - I LOVE pickled beets! And we both like them cooked with salt, pepper and butter. Mmmmm! Grated raw in a salad is good, too. I guess we just like beets!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-86789210470344533102012-08-31T10:17:51.381-05:002012-08-31T10:17:51.381-05:00Tombstone Livestock - We thank you for being a gui...Tombstone Livestock - We thank you for being a guinea pig for the rest of us and figuring out you can eat (with no disasterous results!) teeny-tiny, little immature corn ears! My daughter is a big fan of those miniature ears of corn, too.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82836103943732024802012-08-31T10:16:05.007-05:002012-08-31T10:16:05.007-05:00Trailshome - It seems gardening was difficult in s...Trailshome - It seems gardening was difficult in so many parts of the country this year. I just hope first time gardeners will hang in there and try again next year. It's got to be better then!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-10520645867290810992012-08-31T10:15:06.967-05:002012-08-31T10:15:06.967-05:00CR - YOU really have had a tough gardening year, m...CR - YOU really have had a tough gardening year, my friend. Really hoping things turn around in a big way for you next year!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-63632148543638021682012-08-31T08:16:53.224-05:002012-08-31T08:16:53.224-05:00Looks great!Looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-25981093214815102612012-08-31T08:12:48.424-05:002012-08-31T08:12:48.424-05:00I have to agree, the humidity is way into ugly! I...I have to agree, the humidity is way into ugly! I went outside after work last night to do some work in the garden and proceeded to go right back inside. The mosquitos swarmed me as soon as I stepped out, and the humidity coated me with a nice sheen of yuck! I've been cleaning up in my garden as well. Your garden is still looking lovely and productive. I love the morning glories too.Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-19983798031510330082012-08-31T07:43:27.748-05:002012-08-31T07:43:27.748-05:00wow and wow on those cherry tomatoes!wow and wow on those cherry tomatoes!judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74655222863448943062012-08-31T07:00:04.555-05:002012-08-31T07:00:04.555-05:00I think your garden looks pretty amazing, MP. I h...I think your garden looks pretty amazing, MP. I hear ya on the germination this year too. I keep replanting and I'm not getting much outta the lettuce and carrots either. (Time to toss em and buy new I guess...)Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.com