Monday, February 27, 2012

Harvest Monday

There is more cabbage and Brussels in the garden than it seems. That's not to say that I can feed an army, or our small family day-in and day-out, but there is certainly enough that I need to work it into as many meals as I can during the week. That works out to lunches during the weekday and a couple evening meals. It is a good problem to have.

Spring is amazing. I suppose that goes without saying, but here I go. The longer days and nudges toward warmer temperatures have brought new growth all over the garden. The Purple Sprouting Broccoli looks noticeably more lush. The peas I put in the ground on the 5th of February are poking out of the ground. And the remains of winter Brussels and cabbages are starting to open in preparation for active bolting. Our kale is also preparing to go. We have some time, but the end is approaching.

It has been a good winter ride and now the sprint through Spring is upon me. No, its not a sprint. It is steady, even pacing. Now to have the discipline to maintain a good pace..
A beet in the hand.. also worth two birds in the bush?
The brassica dreams of seeds
Spaghetti for dinner. Just add red sauce.
Only a couple more to go.
A lunch buddy for days


6 comments:

  1. That spaghetti squash looks perfect. Would not have guessed that's a beet in your hand, nice shape.

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  2. What a lovely harvest; it's so fun to pick and eat everything and then to realize I don't need to go to the grocery store!

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    1. It is the best to come home from a day of work and only need to make a short trip to the backyard to find dinner (or most of out anyhow)

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    2. It is the best to come home from a day of work and only need to make a short trip to the backyard to find dinner (or most of out anyhow)

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  3. Those brassicas are looking absolutely splendid! You are so right that the push towards actual spring is now upon us and I am quite happy about it. However, as I type this big fat snow flakes are coming down - so winter is not quite over yet.

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    1. No kidding! We don't have snow in Tacoma, but it is chilly for sure. I want to move some starts to the green house, but would like a bit warmer temps.

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