tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post7713553167909372863..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: October 1, 2012 - Harvest MondayAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-49579815616095265642012-10-03T14:21:11.819-07:002012-10-03T14:21:11.819-07:00Cotswold Kitchens, I've been at it for over fi...Cotswold Kitchens, I've been at it for over fifty years, so maybe one of these days I'll get it right!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-16091009277949156582012-10-03T14:20:21.196-07:002012-10-03T14:20:21.196-07:00Thank you, Gardener on Sherlock!Thank you, Gardener on Sherlock!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-42018335270245674092012-10-03T14:19:56.892-07:002012-10-03T14:19:56.892-07:00Kitsap, my 2009 garden was smaller in size, but wa...Kitsap, my 2009 garden was smaller in size, but way more productive. That year I had over 500 pounds of tomatoes!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-56830218127066842252012-10-03T14:18:54.668-07:002012-10-03T14:18:54.668-07:00Random, I grew 110 pounds this year. I didn't...Random, I grew 110 pounds this year. I didn't have a cool place to store them, so we shared with the kids. The Russets were beginning to shrivel a bit (they were our least favorite), but the Red Norlands were still really nice. We ate all the Yukon Golds early on. I did dig all of them early. I've never tried storing them over the winter.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-11625970994622683152012-10-03T13:39:35.168-07:002012-10-03T13:39:35.168-07:00I was wondering how many pounds of potatoes you ha...I was wondering how many pounds of potatoes you harvested this year and how long do they generally store. I know you've used them all up for this year, but how long did they store(and variety) at the most over the winder - in any previous years? I'm thinking I might grow potatoes for our whole years use(if possible) for next season. RandomGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634760100341475864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-88535097607878971032012-10-03T10:53:44.064-07:002012-10-03T10:53:44.064-07:00You were so good in gardening and harvesting. Mayb...You were so good in gardening and harvesting. Maybe you have a gift in doing that thing. Keep it up!Cotswold Kitchenshttp://nataliejtc.blogspot.com/2012/10/half-term-happiness-cupcake-decorating.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-65908026828961260162012-10-02T15:22:41.078-07:002012-10-02T15:22:41.078-07:00Hats off to you and your amazing harvest!Hats off to you and your amazing harvest!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-52123521191912945302012-10-01T22:02:53.240-07:002012-10-01T22:02:53.240-07:002009 really was a good garden year wasn't it?!...2009 really was a good garden year wasn't it?! I am going to be close (maybe exceed it) my poundage from that year too - depending on my last push with the tomatoes and the winter squashes. <br /><br />Love the butternuts and acorn squashes. I really need to rotate acorns back into my squash line up next year. Such a good sized squash for our now smaller sized family and they are good growers too. kitsapFGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120640838501186514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-89140245573490936992012-10-01T20:28:37.824-07:002012-10-01T20:28:37.824-07:00Random, I always harvest any tomatoes that have be...Random, I always harvest any tomatoes that have begun to turn. I can usually have them ripening clear into December. I just don't have a lot of the larger varieties this year, most are small and cherry types.<br /><br />John has a small garden, and so does Amy (her first, but now she has the gardening bug). Scott lives in an apartment, without even a balcony on which to grow. He is the one who raids my garden every week! Shannon doesn't have the garden bug, and they aren't big veggie eaters, but she does like the onions and potatoes. The onions and potatoes are all gone now, by the way. We used every one of them!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-18765657627021880592012-10-01T20:23:47.643-07:002012-10-01T20:23:47.643-07:00Jody, I did a recipe search for "butternut sq...Jody, I did a recipe search for "butternut squash" today and found a bunch of them that sound really good. As I try them, I'll post those we really like. As far as the "pumpkin" pie, I use the one from Libby's pumpkin, just substituting 2 cups of butternut puree. I also use canned milk for richer flavor.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-72580234699549869302012-10-01T20:07:13.941-07:002012-10-01T20:07:13.941-07:00How about just picking lighter colored tomatoes be...How about just picking lighter colored tomatoes before frost? They do ripen inside! That's what I did as we already had out first frost a week ago... Also, wondering do any of your sons have a garden of their own/did your interest in gardening rub off of them? RandomGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634760100341475864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-80906233248665036112012-10-01T19:45:54.390-07:002012-10-01T19:45:54.390-07:00Yea, I'm with Lynda. You are an amazing garden...Yea, I'm with Lynda. You are an amazing gardener. 1,000 pounds nearly killed us this year. And thank you for the tip you shared with Rachel. We have so much butternut squash. "Pumpkin pie" is a great idea. You're so close to 1,000 pounds. Could you maybe reach it by harvesting green tomatoes and using them is a salsa recipe or something? Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-27176179972676423262012-10-01T19:38:11.379-07:002012-10-01T19:38:11.379-07:00Awww, Lynda....*blush*
Thank you!Awww, Lynda....*blush*<br /><br />Thank you!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-90575150974607369172012-10-01T19:37:37.660-07:002012-10-01T19:37:37.660-07:00Rachel, at least it gave me enough room for those ...Rachel, at least it gave me enough room for those squash! Mr. Granny even ate two pieces of pie, and admitted it tasted just like pumpkin. I'll be making many "pumpkin" pies this winter :-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-40182893256077357002012-10-01T19:32:41.601-07:002012-10-01T19:32:41.601-07:00I swear if you had a couple acres you could feed t...I swear if you had a couple acres you could feed the world! You are one amazing gardener! I have always been impressed with your talent!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-50339290454972069062012-10-01T19:26:39.362-07:002012-10-01T19:26:39.362-07:00Well done on reaching 950 pounds!! The way you are...Well done on reaching 950 pounds!! The way you are going I wouldn't be surprised if you did reach 1,000 pounds. The garden expansion was well worth the effort. I bet your family is very grateful that you were able to share so much with them this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-62158573820061747502012-10-01T19:04:41.488-07:002012-10-01T19:04:41.488-07:00Nancy, I'm more than happy with my 950+ pounds...Nancy, I'm more than happy with my 950+ pounds! That was way more than we could eat, and yes, the kids do appreciate it. In fact, I have been given a hint to make more sauerkraut, so now I know what to do with those four heads of cabbage in the fridge.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-83824264569304707482012-10-01T19:02:36.596-07:002012-10-01T19:02:36.596-07:00Thanks, Susan!Thanks, Susan!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-61602317388449246312012-10-01T19:01:53.293-07:002012-10-01T19:01:53.293-07:00Thank you, Shawn Ann.Thank you, Shawn Ann.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-55101565209453584002012-10-01T19:01:34.226-07:002012-10-01T19:01:34.226-07:00No, Erin, but she does have those humongous weeds....No, Erin, but she does have those humongous weeds. Heck, I could probably shake 5-10 pounds of weed seeds off of them. Oh, wait. There are no more weed seeds. They've already blown into my garden.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-79927468943519819862012-10-01T18:03:24.199-07:002012-10-01T18:03:24.199-07:00I don't believe for one minute that this is th...I don't believe for one minute that this is the "last good week" for you LOL! You continue to amaze. Do your neighbors have any big vines with some heavy pumpkins you could just toss those vines over your fence and say they are yours and make that 1000 mark!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-3867541894066207422012-10-01T15:20:54.827-07:002012-10-01T15:20:54.827-07:00I do hope you make your 1000 lbs of harvest this y...I do hope you make your 1000 lbs of harvest this year but even 950 lbs is wonderful amount in my eyes!! Lucky children to be able to share your wonderful bounty. I hope they appreciate you. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-86876728687138780912012-10-01T14:43:00.145-07:002012-10-01T14:43:00.145-07:00Beautiful as always Granny!Beautiful as always Granny!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034721157003896873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-68874727754161781202012-10-01T13:48:25.766-07:002012-10-01T13:48:25.766-07:00I don't know how you have the energy to take c...I don't know how you have the energy to take care of all those veggies! So many! And beautiful as always!Shawn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242486533549946479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-13335076359773129532012-10-01T13:08:47.415-07:002012-10-01T13:08:47.415-07:00No, David. I really do not like them! About the ...No, David. I really do not like them! About the only way I like green tomatoes is in green tomato mincemeat. If I can find a bit of room in the freezers (doubtful), I might just make some!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.com