tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post7372247099989011289..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: June 27, 2013 - 100 Pounds of Garden ProduceAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-88476268598815083982013-06-30T09:27:44.041-07:002013-06-30T09:27:44.041-07:00Yes, the butternuts do have a tendency to do that....Yes, the butternuts do have a tendency to do that....like the nearly 200 pounds of them I grew last year! I planted one less hill this year, down to three instead of four. I still have two of those butternuts left, plus a bunch of puree in the freezer!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-24083540006956161512013-06-30T09:16:59.107-07:002013-06-30T09:16:59.107-07:00Woohoo! 100 pounds is nothing to sneer at. That&#...Woohoo! 100 pounds is nothing to sneer at. That's awesome. I'm sure your other winter squashes will make up for the lack of pumpkins and pickling cukes. As I recall, the butternuts have a tendency to overproduce just a teensy bit. lol.AnywhereEdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243890948543124146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-64256052494452717212013-06-30T08:51:28.195-07:002013-06-30T08:51:28.195-07:00Stoney, TWC has lowered that temperature forecast ...Stoney, TWC has lowered that temperature forecast now. It's "only" supposed to get to 108 :-) It was already 80F when I got up this morning, so today is going to be a scorcher (101 predicted)!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-78682501452433706342013-06-29T22:01:11.841-07:002013-06-29T22:01:11.841-07:00114 degrees!! Holy cow, we hit 104 today but that&...114 degrees!! Holy cow, we hit 104 today but that's not 114 by any stretch! Congrats on the 100 pounds. We are still at zero because of our late start after moving, so I'm very jealous!!<br />Stoney Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436236175480982661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-4716400263456224762013-06-28T11:13:35.402-07:002013-06-28T11:13:35.402-07:00Not too cool though, Mrs. P.! I've had enough...Not too cool though, Mrs. P.! I've had enough of the cold, wet weather. I'm not looking forward to that much of a heatwave though, just hope I and the garden survive it!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-90873605781190243712013-06-28T10:50:16.088-07:002013-06-28T10:50:16.088-07:00wow you broke the 100lbs mark already!!! WOW WOW W...wow you broke the 100lbs mark already!!! WOW WOW WOW. I hope your weather cools down a bit!Mrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-76476010701300229612013-06-28T10:02:04.108-07:002013-06-28T10:02:04.108-07:00Anke, the onions were early! That's what put ...Anke, the onions were early! That's what put me over the 100 pound mark so soon, but it remains to be seen if I can hit that 1000 pound mark by October. Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-45706302152669567062013-06-28T09:51:42.603-07:002013-06-28T09:51:42.603-07:00100 pounds already??? That is amazing and makes me...100 pounds already??? That is amazing and makes me just a tad bit jealous... ;-) But then again, we were gone for four weeks and I'm just glad our garden survived. :-)Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891642887957584851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-21664997985226319482013-06-28T09:39:46.477-07:002013-06-28T09:39:46.477-07:00Yeah, it would be horrid to have to take a vacatio...Yeah, it would be horrid to have to take a vacation. Wait....what's a vacation?Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-81947535784510405092013-06-28T09:31:44.112-07:002013-06-28T09:31:44.112-07:00I hate it too. But, I suppose you're lucky to ...I hate it too. But, I suppose you're lucky to have it. I don't , and if it ever got that hot, I'd probably have to take a vacation. Oh darn....<br />:DSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-75115145683662891932013-06-28T09:31:39.782-07:002013-06-28T09:31:39.782-07:00Jody, my later corn didn't germinate well, so ...Jody, my later corn didn't germinate well, so there were a couple of attempts at replanting. Now it's in all stages of growth, from a few inches high to over 4 feet high. I'm not looking to get much from it, so I hope the early corn feeds us well!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-86528354605235675802013-06-28T09:29:35.666-07:002013-06-28T09:29:35.666-07:00Ali, just think of all the time you can spend work...Ali, just think of all the time you can spend working on the inside of the house! I need an inside project to keep me busy during the upcoming heatwave. Hmmm, do I really want to tackle painting my bathroom woodwork? Probably not :-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-88707493199744785322013-06-28T09:01:09.132-07:002013-06-28T09:01:09.132-07:00In Maine we are looking at 10+ straight days of ov...In Maine we are looking at 10+ straight days of overcast weather with thunderstorms and showers, and heavy rain today. Boo. I am officially jealous of your weather!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-42668712357079633072013-06-28T08:55:14.994-07:002013-06-28T08:55:14.994-07:00Wow Granny 110 pounds! Every year your totals grow...Wow Granny 110 pounds! Every year your totals grow. Very impressive. Our corn went in late. It's only about 4 inches tall, but it's a big new bed. We're looking forward to what may come.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-23838991105827323802013-06-28T08:33:15.333-07:002013-06-28T08:33:15.333-07:00Yes, that's a bit high even for this area. Te...Yes, that's a bit high even for this area. Temps of 100-105 aren't uncommon for late July, but 90s are more the norm. The forecast does seem to change daily, they have it as 111 now. That 2-degree drop probably won't make a lot of difference though, I'm still planning to stay inside in the cool!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-55987743588578902262013-06-28T08:18:21.295-07:002013-06-28T08:18:21.295-07:00EEEK! 113? Geez. That is - WACKY.EEEK! 113? Geez. That is - WACKY.Barbie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14431239835933503549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-78526805027559063582013-06-28T08:04:55.876-07:002013-06-28T08:04:55.876-07:00Sure, Langela, rub it in that GRANNY DIDN'T GE...Sure, Langela, rub it in that GRANNY DIDN'T GET A SINGLE SNAP PEA this year. I did eat my share of baby peas though, sometimes with dirty hands that gave me grit in my teeth :-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-11935050876002285342013-06-28T08:03:07.065-07:002013-06-28T08:03:07.065-07:00Rachel, I'll be melting as soon as it gets out...Rachel, I'll be melting as soon as it gets out of the 80s! I don't tolerate temperature extremes well, either hot or cold. In my ideal world, it would always be between 75 and 80 degrees!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-78576914110173415722013-06-28T08:01:34.492-07:002013-06-28T08:01:34.492-07:00Nutmeg, I'm sure the garden is confused with t...Nutmeg, I'm sure the garden is confused with the ups and downs in temperatures we've had, and certainly not used to days in a row of rain, but it's still growing like crazy! It remains to be seen how it will handle the upcoming heatwave.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-30596505920342282762013-06-28T07:58:41.204-07:002013-06-28T07:58:41.204-07:00Robin, I've had a handful of Sungolds so far, ...Robin, I've had a handful of Sungolds so far, but they don't have much flavor yet. I'm not quite as nice as you though. I did share the first three tomatoes with Mr. Granny, but the last three mysteriously disappeared before he even had a chance to look at them ;-) I felt bad about it though, so now there are three or four more on the windowsill, waiting for his salad tonight.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-73699887900495439152013-06-28T07:55:48.406-07:002013-06-28T07:55:48.406-07:00Phuong, the veggies that usually do so well for me...Phuong, the veggies that usually do so well for me are the ones that lagged behind this year...root crops. You would think, with our cooler than normal spring, they would have been the best performers.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-64498924881603762192013-06-28T07:53:46.610-07:002013-06-28T07:53:46.610-07:00Sue, I have a feeling I'll be staying inside, ...Sue, I have a feeling I'll be staying inside, with the AC on, for the next few days (I HATE air conditioning). Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-87597157050560669492013-06-28T07:11:21.210-07:002013-06-28T07:11:21.210-07:00I keep eating my veggies before even getting them ...I keep eating my veggies before even getting them inside to weigh. Mr Farmer said I look like a goat out grazing in my garden. I love sugar snap peas fresh from the vine!langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-90203929582708650242013-06-28T05:48:40.813-07:002013-06-28T05:48:40.813-07:00Ha! Popped indeed!
You are having weird weather f...Ha! Popped indeed!<br /><br />You are having weird weather for sure. What a swing in temps.<br /><br />We are getting pop up thunder showers every 2-3 days followed by sunny hot humid days. Things grow like crazy, but we get some brown dry spots on blackberries from the sun hitting the wet berries.<br />Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220541167338802642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-51194028492814676822013-06-28T04:20:05.037-07:002013-06-28T04:20:05.037-07:00Congratulations on reaching 100 pounds! Ugh! I thi...Congratulations on reaching 100 pounds! Ugh! I think I would melt with those predicted temperatures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.com