Tomatoes & Squash & Basil….Oh My!!!

Tomatoes & Squash & Basil….Oh My!!!

What do you do with an over-abundance of tomatoes, squash, potatoes and basil?  Grab a pan (a lasagna pan works nicely) and sprinkle a bit of olive oil in the bottom.  Then, slice everything up, add some tofu for your protein punch, layer it up, sprinkle some more olive oil on top, and add salt and pepper to taste. Pop it…
August 31, 2011
Stinkin’ Horn Worms

Stinkin’ Horn Worms

I read once that horn worms don't actually eat your tomatoes, they only eat the leaves.  I think who ever wrote that was confused...
August 30, 2011
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday everyone!!!This week was a jumble of harvesting and non-harvesting due to guests being in town and then a cold that caught me. Some highlights are: the first blue corn that was...er...not blue, lots of tomatoes, the very first lemon cucumber ever, lots of beans (these are all being blanched and frozen for winter use...anyone have a favorite recipe???),…
August 29, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Sunflower & blue cornWinter squash, morning glories and a rouge sunflowerBlue corn...so close to harvest ready!Lemon cucumbers!!!JalapenoA single tomatillo flowerWhat's growing in your garden this week?
August 25, 2011
Garden Mystery – Tomatoes & Their See Through Skin

Garden Mystery – Tomatoes & Their See Through Skin

Remember this tomato?  As it grew on the vine, it (and it's sister) did this weird thing with it's skin.  They both had this funny patch of almost translucent skin!  Well, I just let them grow to see what would happen and when they were ready, I brought them inside...Cut them open...And discovered that they are perfectly fine!  Some of…
August 24, 2011
The Birds & the Bees of Squash

The Birds & the Bees of Squash

Have you ever wondered how you can tell which of your flowers might become an actual squash?  I sure have.  Because, while the flowers sure are pretty, I'd much rather have a meal than a few flowers.This is a male pumpkin flower...This is a female pumpkin flower. How do I know?Because she is pregnant :-)When her baby is ready, it…
August 23, 2011