Posted on 10/02/2015 1:17:25 PM PDT by greeneyes
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/harvest
Lots of searchable information there.
Used to be a couple home extension ladies that posted as well.
I prefer the “young”, “flowery” flavor for a pasta-fresco.
Tonight, I’ll use the dried oregano with my tenderloins. The depth of flavor paired with a Pinot Noir or even a Zinfandel is quite good. The butter-pan-sauce can really make the dish.
Thanks for letting me “wax culinary”.
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please add me also!
This question could be answered by anyone with the right info-
It’s getting chilly here & the leaves are turning but slowly-it was a long hot summer unusual for my area of the country.
My lush (i will have to say that ) Montauk Daisies are slow blooming because we’ve either had rain or chilly days with little sun which means no bumblebees!-they seem to help in opening up the blossoms when the sun shines on these guys.
Ok, here’s my question- I have a indoor greenhouse called an “O-GROW” it’s empty now but would like to start filling it up with some geraniums.
I have have the geranium seeds and all the starter mix,etc... On the pkg it says “start in January” indoors.
Could I possibly start these NOW from seed or is there a growing pattern I need to respect with geraniums?
thanking you in advance!
The stuff that summered over is doing great. So far 4 fruits(?) on each of the eggplant and I counted at least 30 peppers on the single Poblano. Far more than I got in the spring.
We don't freeze often here in Central Tx. but we do freeze and I like to try and protect my citrus. Always had a heck of a time getting stuff covered before I figured out I could drive some rebar in the ground, slip PVC pipe over the rebar and bang, I had a perfect frame that I could easily adjust just by the length of the PVC. Come spring just pull up the rebar and put it away for next year.
This may be common knowledge but I felt very, very clever.
Thanks! He’s getting treatment in Grand Rapids, we live in Lowell. Grand Rapids has become quite the medical hub, lots of good care.
Making green tomato relish
We’re having a great fall after a memorable summer. Carmel and Santa Cruz Ca had nothing on the Humboldt Bay region but we had cooler temps to enjoy being in the garden. Tomatoes are winding down after another great year but salad cukes continue to produce as I picked another 40 today.
Prayers to everyone !
You have to ping greeneyes for the add to request...
i did thanks!
Joining you in prayer for our beloved FReepers.
(((HUGS)))
“I also have a oregano plant which is growing well. If I want to use some of it what do I do? Just take a leaf off and use it for cooking?”
Congratulations! The plant will do best if you cut off stems, leaving an inch or two. It will grow back from the base.
Oregano is unusual in that the fresh leaves are as flavorful as the dried, so use sparingly!
Good luck and God bless on you med procedure.
I've had pretty good peppers this year, some in the freezer and a lot just dehydrated..
froze some yellow zucchini...
planted my "garlic" ...elephant garlic and my dtr always reminds me that it's not really "garlic"...lol....I've got some hard German red of some sort to plant still...
my hops did produce a few this year, but I didn't pick them...will try to protect the plant and hope next year will be a good one...
I have Montauk Daisies also, two clumps given to me by neighbor, wow these spread out. Think I might have to remove a clump and replant elsewhere.
Montauk Daisies are beautiful, come out in the fall which surprised me. They are hardy.
I bought 8 dying dried out plants in gallon containers 5 yrs ago from a local discount store because they were marked down. Ever since I planted them they have turned into a type of hedgerow in my front yard
http://gardenersapprentice.com/gardeningtips/montauk-daisies/
they have taken off like rockets & every year gets better & better- I love to see them grow bigger & bigger & they have the space to do just so.
quite nice to see blooms in the fall up until 1st frost
I have a weed/wildflower question that I would like to float for all you plant lovers out there. I have found a seemingly common weed or wildflower growing wild locally (Central TX Austin area) that I am trying to identify- it seems to be in the daisy family, with very sparse foliage, small profuse 3/8 inch yellow flowers with 8 petals, and the plant is about 6 to 18 inches tall, growing on dry rocky ground on vacant lots and roadsides. It forms a vase shaped plant with about a six inch “trunk” and then splits. Almost no leaves, the ones that are there are about 1 to 1.5 inches long, and at most 1/8th inch wide. It also has a very small root ball, about 2-3 inches wide, and shallow. It’s woody main stem looks like it might be a perennial. Any clues to it’s identity will be appreciated. I have searched the internet in vain. The small flower is entirely yellow, no dark center.
Try sweet basil. If you grow only one herb, basil is a great choice. It is a semi hardy annual.
Are you sure I did not ping greeneyes?
I find your comment astoundingly naive & presumptuous but then again where would I be w/o you?
It’s re-assuring to know I have you in my corner to help me fight my way out of a paper bag!
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