Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday everyone! I am definitely missing the days of mass harvests and great diversity...they seem so far away, but really, they were only a few weeks ago!  Crazy!  However, I AM grateful to be be pulling in some yumminess from the garden and am definitely looking forward to the days of harvesting winter veggies!  Anyhow, here's what we have…
October 24, 2011
Freeze Yer Buns Challenge!

Freeze Yer Buns Challenge!

With the sun shining brightly above us and no more freezing temperatures forecast for at least the next several days, ice crystals and snow seem so very far away...but I know they're coming (and am hopeful they'll make for some more beautiful photos)!Well, after much family discussion, we've decided to jump in to Crunchy Chicken's  Freeze Yer Buns Challenge!!!  Our goal is to…
October 22, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

This nasturtium is to be expected at this time of year......but this little rose is quite a nice surprise!The fall snap peas look happy and healthy...just waiting for blossomsKale and beets in the raised bedsA little bit of lettuce :-)The tips of what's left of the blue corn stalksGorgeous garlic - before it went into the ground to make some…
October 21, 2011
Preparing the Bees for Hibernation

Preparing the Bees for Hibernation

After our little honey accident a little over a month ago and my sting reaction a few weeks ago, we've (I've) been a little hesitant to get back into the bees.  However, it had to be done...and soon since the weather is turning whether I want it to or not.  So, we suited up and went out, smoker in hand, to…
October 20, 2011
Fall & Winter Crops – 2011/2012

Fall & Winter Crops – 2011/2012

Alright, I've finally planted out both of the raised beds in the front yard.  Here's what we've planted and are hoping to harvest throughout the winter and into next spring.4X5 bed.  In order of rows sown, back to front, succession plantings sown early August through early October.BroccoliCarrotsKaleCarrotsKaleBeetsCarrotsSpinachCarrotsBeetsMixed LettuceBeetsKale and Spinach4X6 bed.  In order of rows sown, back to front, all…
October 18, 2011
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday, everyone!This week featured tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes (it's a good thing we like 'em), a few potatoes and carrots (it's a good thing we like those, too) and a tiny bit of the first fall lettuce!!!As tomatoes have been ripening in the garage, we've been bringing them inside and either eating them or freezing them for later.…
October 17, 2011