Our weather has been a mixed bag this
growing season. Abundant sun. Heavy
rain showers. Not our normal fare. But
who knows what is normal with the
weather? Now we need to find recipes
to prepare the tomatoes. Lots of recipes.
While we harvest some and give them
to neighbors. We wonder if the food
pantry will also accept some. And
still, they continue to grow. We
literally picked up branches off the
ground and held them to enter
the garden. Once inside, the goal
was to harvest a few of the huge
collard leaves to cook in chicken
broth. Plans were abruptly
changed by all the big, red, ripe,
and juicy tomatoes in our path.
I began putting tomatoes in the bag.
Soon the bag overflowed with
about forty tomatoes. No end in
sight either. Too bad we canโt put
some in the mail and send to friends
and family. Sauces, stews, salads.
Canning does not interest me at this
point. Cooking and freezing to use
in soups this winter. Grilling. When
I am out of ideas, Iโll research online.
How does your garden grow? We
have a jungle now. This winter I
will look back at our pleasant dilemma.
Meanwhile, who wants some tomatoes?
Lovely! Your garden looks vibrant and lush with that combination of flowers and produce. ๐
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Khaya, thank you for the lovely comment. Do you have a vegetable and flower garden too? Be well and enjoy the weekend. ๐
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Gardening is here and there for us. That is, we keep a wild garden in the country, with berries and other low-maintenance crops. But in our city home not so much. You could say we lead a nomadic lifestyle. ๐
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I fell in love with sea buckthorn juice and berries which we planted in one of our garden beds. They have grown so tall but no berries. Interesting since I thought our colder climate in Upstate NY would support their growth. Interesting comment, Khaya. Thank you once again. Enjoy the weekend. ๐
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We have some tomatoes, thanks to friends and neighbors. Your garden is lovely.
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Anne, this year the garden has yielded an abundant crop. Thank you for your great comment. Friends and neighbors are so helpful. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Our garden is a jungle too… Weather has been much like yours. Apple tree llimbs are touching the ground and we’ve never seen those trees so laden. Like you I no longer can, other than jams. Our two freezers are full. Eating fresh veggies like crazy and giving extras away. โค So the garden grows! Enjoy the garden magic and have a lovely weekend, Mary Ann!
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Bette, thank you for your wonderful comment which I chuckled through. I forgot to mention our apple tree limbs almost touching the lawn. So many apples to harvest this year. We eat fresh veggies daily and give much away. Two freezers? I have always wanted one freezer. Yes, our climates are almost identical; therefore, our gardens are jungles this year. It’s a great “problem” to have, isn’t it? Keep weaving your magic! Have a wonderful weekend. oxox
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Blessings and love, my friend…
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Hugs and enjoy the fruits of your labor. We are watching the hurricane where our daughter lives. Will it affect you? oxox
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So far, it looks like Henri will likely head out to sea before it reaches us, BUT heavy rain and winds are expected.
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Bette, a mirror image of our weather. Looks as if RI got the direct hit. Rains will come down here as well. Have a good week. oxox
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Beautiful garden! Love your blog post! Xoxo
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Emily, thank for for your kind comment. Best garden in years. All our sun and rain this season did it for many plants and trees. Be well. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Lovely garden photos! Keep growing food. It’s important in times like this!
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Sally, thank you. We always grow some vegetables and enjoy the collards all winter. Agree regarding growing food. Herbs too. This year I think our growth is like a jungle and much like your tropical climate garden. Be well. Have a good week. oxox
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