Veggie Garden, Round Two

Saturday, September 6, 2008

I didn't know I would have a round two this year, getting started so late, but apparently Mother Earth had a surprise for me.

We have eight tomato plants growing in my compost pile, two of which already have flowers on them. So we have a round two! The peas were really good this year (although kinda ugly), we're still getting green beans, and two of the late romaine are done and will make yummy salads this week. I love growing stuff!

I also love that my 3 1/2 year old loves to eat veggies out of the garden. She'll only help me pick peas if she gets to eat the ones she picks, but yesterday she had our cherry tomatoes, green beans (raw, of course) and raspberries for lunch. (And green Greek olives with garlic, but obviously we didn't grow those...) We have the only kid who asks for green beans at the grocery store instead of a cookie. It's very cool!

I'll have to pot the tomatoes. They won't last - our summer is almost over here. The temp is going into the 40's this weekend. Hear that, guys? If you still have stuff outside, cover it up.

The older tomatoes are gangbusters - we made chili this past weekend, and we'll have enough for sauce next weekend. BTW, when we make a pot of something, it's usually a huge pot (20 qt.), so technically I have enough tomatoes now for sauce, just a much smaller batch. :o)

So that's my garden update...next time: Food for the Serious Gamer.