squallumz
knows petras secret: she farted.
oh lucky! i forgot potatoes this go around.
we just planted pumpkins. they are growing really really fast.
i hope we get some. its getting really hot over here now.
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oh lucky! i forgot potatoes this go around.
we just planted pumpkins. they are growing really really fast.
i hope we get some. its getting really hot over here now.
RichardNailder
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Got the stones from Lowes - finished the front yard and half the backyard when we ran out so I went to pick up more and they had discontinued them - I about shit myself.
There was a pallet and a half at the local store but the manager got on the phone and had all the Colorado stores ship their remaining stock here - chipped, broken, I didn't care. I finished the yard with 1 stone to spare.
jinxypie
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I'm holding you to that. :thumbsup:
I have been posting a slide show of garden pics on my Rants and Raves blog once a week.
We had the zucchini and squash last night - so good! Fried, like a true southerner.
squallumz
knows petras secret: she farted.
my small watermelon started to split at the bottom so we picked it. turns out it was actually ripe despite its size.
veryyy juicy and sweet. i wonder how it got too much water though. i was reading up on splitting and it says an erratic watering pattern, which i cant see how. its too fucking hot out here right now, i figured it out have been more dry than overly wet.
live and learn i suppose.
veryyy juicy and sweet. i wonder how it got too much water though. i was reading up on splitting and it says an erratic watering pattern, which i cant see how. its too fucking hot out here right now, i figured it out have been more dry than overly wet.
live and learn i suppose.
RichardNailder
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I'm holding you to that. :thumbsup:
I have been posting a slide show of garden pics on my Rants and Raves blog once a week.
We had the zucchini and squash last night - so good! Fried, like a true southerner.
Always welcome here.
Nice garden - My apples and cherries are no-go this year - got warm early and then froze all the blossoms.
We shot in the garden today - I'll post a pic or two when I get a chance.
RichardNailder
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squallumz
knows petras secret: she farted.
yeah, im pretty sure that one was a freak for being so early. everything else is still flowers. and im talking about at least 20-30 feet of vines.
Petra
Cult Mother and Simpering Cunt
I dug up the potatoes so they wouldn't rot in the ground. I think they were actually done...for a dutch variety, there's actually some good sized potatoes in there (how I long for a yukon gold!).
In January I think I may track down a garden store in the UK and see if I can't find some british seed potatoes that grow bigger than the average dutch varieties...barring that I guess it's a trip to the grocery store to see if they have something comparable to a yukon.
In January I think I may track down a garden store in the UK and see if I can't find some british seed potatoes that grow bigger than the average dutch varieties...barring that I guess it's a trip to the grocery store to see if they have something comparable to a yukon.
RichardNailder
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My corn is doing fine
jinxypie
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We're thinking about starting some pumpkins now.
Don't know where we'd put 'em, but I really want some.
My cantaloupes are getting big, and I have some watermelons now! Tiny ones.
Hey, does anyone have any good zucchini recipes? I've done fried and steamed, but was looking for something different...
Hey, does anyone have any good zucchini recipes? I've done fried and steamed, but was looking for something different...
Stir fry is always a classic. Veggie sandwich of some sort as well.
larss
I'm watching some specialist videos
Hey, does anyone have any good zucchini recipes? I've done fried and steamed, but was looking for something different...
Try slicing lengthways (5 or 6 slices) brush with olive oil (about a teaspoon should be enough) and sprinkle with smoked paprika and a little sea salt and fresh ground pepper and then fry in a grill pan. Do not add any more oil to the pan, the oil on the courgette should be enough. (Courgette=Zucchini). Fry very hot and not for too long - you really want to keep some of the texture of the zucchini.
Do not use Virgin or Extra Virgin olive oil - these oils break down when heated - use an olive oil recommended for frying.
Asparagus also works very well using this method.
RichardNailder
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We're thinking about starting some pumpkins now.
Don't know where we'd put 'em, but I really want some.
My cantaloupes are getting big, and I have some watermelons now! Tiny ones.
Hey, does anyone have any good zucchini recipes? I've done fried and steamed, but was looking for something different...
Nice melons (never thought I'd be saying that on freeones - LOL).
And the ONLY way to cook zucchini is slice it thin, fry it in butter with a bit of salt and pepper.
squallumz
knows petras secret: she farted.
you know whats surprisingly good with zuchs?
sautee 1/4 inch slices in butter with corn kernels and a mix of yellow and green squash (zuch) and then melt some cheese on top when everything is soft. with salt and lots of pepper.
i know it sounds simple but every time ive made it for a private chef job, it was a huge hit. its a personal favourite at home too.
sautee 1/4 inch slices in butter with corn kernels and a mix of yellow and green squash (zuch) and then melt some cheese on top when everything is soft. with salt and lots of pepper.
i know it sounds simple but every time ive made it for a private chef job, it was a huge hit. its a personal favourite at home too.
jinxypie
Official Checked Star Member
That sounds really simple, but so good, squallumz. We should try that one too!
It's Wednesday so I posted more garden pictures. Take a peek, if you'd like.
My 'Rants and Raves' blog.
Hey, anyone know where to find some gardening smileys?
We should try that one too!It's Wednesday so I posted more garden pictures.
Take a peek, if you'd like.My 'Rants and Raves' blog.
Hey, anyone know where to find some gardening smileys?
RichardNailder
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That sounds really simple, but so good, squallumz.
It's Wednesday so I posted more garden pictures.
My 'Rants and Raves' blog.
Hey, anyone know where to find some gardening smileys?
Hey - I use that 'bubbles" theme on a few of my blogs....
Nice garden - can I squeeze your maters?
RichardNailder
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I put a few more pics up on Facebook after the rain on the 3rd.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1849123872416.2092744.1370282846
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1849123872416.2092744.1370282846
jinxypie
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Why yes, you can.
Thank you!
For the past week I've been chasing bunnies out of my garden. How can I keep 'em out of there?