tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24798383613365873772024-02-19T07:49:03.920-08:00Learning to Sow...Gardening, micro farming, DIY, all things dirt!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-15573263160663520052009-09-10T18:37:00.000-07:002009-09-10T18:48:47.296-07:00Harvest 9.10.09While we were watering the gardening we noticed a few things needed to be picked. We finally picked our first Lilac bell pepper and the first of the grape tomatoes. YUMM!! This is the last of our Spaghetti Squash. This weekend we are going to pull it up and plant some artichokes for next year! YUMM!!<br /><br /><center><img src= "http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3908541548_90206a337d.jpg"></center>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-39080673702922957092009-09-08T11:38:00.000-07:002009-09-08T11:38:00.619-07:00Farm Update #16This morning I decided to snap a few photos of the garden. While we are doing some cleaning of old plants and weeds here are some of the good things growing!<br /><br />The giant pumpkin vine...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3888429149_fc9202d4ed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 255px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3888429149_fc9202d4ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3889221870_9717965a10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3889221870_9717965a10.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Eggplant finally blossoming...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3889221456_52df363ce3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3889221456_52df363ce3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Bell peppers finally turning colors... <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3889221678_dce6d3c08d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3889221678_dce6d3c08d.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Salad bar... YUMMM!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3889221012_5972f2ca49.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3889221012_5972f2ca49.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-48076775795033666602009-09-07T10:54:00.000-07:002009-09-07T10:54:00.219-07:00Stuffed Zuchinni RecipeI had this HUGE zucchini Farmer Bob gave us a little while back. I figured it was a great chance to make some stuffed zucchini! <br /><br />1/2 lb of ground lean turkey (can use meatless meat or ground beef if preferred)<br />1 teaspoon paprika<br />1 teaspoon seasoning salt<br />1 teaspoon oregano<br />2 tablespoons bread crumbs<br />2 tablespoons of water<br />1 cup of diced zucchini<br />1 big zucchini<br />1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil<br />1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese<br />Cooking spray<br />1/4 cup of low fat stredded cheese<br /><br />1. Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 400. <br />2. Slice big zucchini lengthwise into two halves. Then half that. (You'll have 4 pieces) <br />3. Scrape out the seeds and lights spray them with cooking spray. <br />4. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. <br /><center>Meanwhile the zucchini is baking....</center><br />5. Cook the turkey in a pan until fully cooked. <br />6. Place turkey in a mixing bowl and set aside. <br />7. Place the diced zucchini into the pan and saute up for about 5 minutes. <br />8. Toss all the seasonings, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, diced zucchini up with the turkey until mixed well.<br />9. When zucchini buzzer goes off, take out and spoon mixture into the zucchini. <br />11. Top with shredded cheese.<br />10. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes. <br /><br />Outcome:<br />2 servings (one serving shown)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3886310650_16a539f3de.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 342px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3886310650_16a539f3de.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Nutrition:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNjPfDwoUwnXMbK-ILuBA-4rrQqvDiG40cnypQn7prPSVP37Lwchm4ROzLEHrqkJuti41wZgtOxAbcow4eiaJMqi_plhB9wIhQ7l4CUuc5X80H4oj2yn35tj0gsfZs3eTfDgVb3ZmcGCf/s1600-h/stuffedz_nf.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNjPfDwoUwnXMbK-ILuBA-4rrQqvDiG40cnypQn7prPSVP37Lwchm4ROzLEHrqkJuti41wZgtOxAbcow4eiaJMqi_plhB9wIhQ7l4CUuc5X80H4oj2yn35tj0gsfZs3eTfDgVb3ZmcGCf/s320/stuffedz_nf.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377305569568133474" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-25118817715547446222009-09-06T22:27:00.000-07:002009-09-06T22:27:00.422-07:00What's zone 9?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.crimson-sage.com/images/usda-zone-map.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 532px; height: 427px;" src="http://www.crimson-sage.com/images/usda-zone-map.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.crimson-sage.com/images">Photo Source</a><br /><br /> One of the things I never paid much attention to was our our first/last frost dates are. I figured, hey we live in SoCal so I can plant what I want, when I want. Right? WRONG! After all the denial, I finally looked it up.<br /><br /><blockquote>Zone 9 = Average dates Last Frost = 30 Jan / 28 Feb<br />Average dates First Frost = 30 Nov / 30 Dec</blockquote><br /><a href="http://boldweb.com/gw/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=28">--USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps</a><br /><br /> Basically, this is saying I can probably garden well into November and even push it. We have some BIG BIG plans for the garden next year so it seems like we'll be doing all the renovations in Jan 2010 so we can start the garden in March. What renovations? We are finally going to finish off the retaining walls and put in a new sitting wall on the hill. We are also going to hook up a better irrigation system and build a new trellis for the grapevines and raspberries.<br /><br /> Back the the idea of planting and harvesting. I think I'm pretty much done planting for the rest of the year. What is out there is out there.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-60625626580067082642009-09-05T10:30:00.000-07:002009-09-05T10:30:00.279-07:00Freezing Spaghetti Squash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3884199199_31bcdb60b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3884199199_31bcdb60b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />We harvested quite a bit of spaghetti squash the other day. <br /><br />Now, we love spaghetti squash but we will not eat all this in one week. I figured why not freeze it and be able to to enjoy the fruits of our labor in the "dead" of our winter. I know, our dead of winter is like 60 degrees. :)<br /><br /><br />Wash and cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise and toss into the oven at 400 for 20 minutes (i do it till it's lightly golden). Once it's cool, take out the spaghetti strands using either a spoon, fork or a ice cream scoop. Pack in freezer bags and store. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3885712333_baee10c0fa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3885712333_baee10c0fa.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />To reheat, take it out a few hours before from the freezer and let it thaw out a bit. Now, cook it any way you'd like, stir fry, steam, bake into a dish! Enjoy!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-2621791205823381402009-09-03T21:32:00.000-07:002009-09-03T21:32:00.096-07:00Pests in the GardenIn the early spring I found lettuce caterpillars and aphids. I researched and found the the answer to it all was planting Marigolds. Now it's late August and one of my cherry tomato plants is slowing dying. While cleaning out all the dead branches I noticed this little guy chilling. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3861767895_7128ef12e6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3861767895_7128ef12e6.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I wondered if there were more and found another one dead and withered up. Not knowing what type of pest this was,I looked him up and I think it is a tomato hornworm.<br /><br />After much research, it seems that the only two ways to get rid of them is to pick them off and drop them in soapy water, or dust them with a chemical. I will go with the soapy water for now.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-16004915166585734632009-09-03T10:46:00.000-07:002009-09-03T10:51:23.977-07:00Chili PeppersWhile I was watering the garden, I noticed some chili peppers ready to be harvested. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3884992408_6b7913d380.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3884992408_6b7913d380.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /> <br />We don't eat these so we quickly washed them and then stuck them in the freezer for my mom. <br /><br />I haven't taken many photos of the garden because it's in a bit of a transition. Hopefully we'll get things straightened out and will post this weekend!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-45107503773032227202009-08-27T09:40:00.000-07:002009-08-27T09:40:00.368-07:00Container Gardening...When I moved all our herbs, I didn't really have a good place to put them so I threw them in a container. I've never done much container gardening before so this was new to me. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3856522440_756e00bc13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3856522440_756e00bc13.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Basil, chives, sage, oregano, and something else<br /><br />I also wanted to grow some more cucumbers and peas. I had these two long containers that had annuals in them. We chucked all of them and planted more seeds. I've shown photos in the past but here are they today! Cucumbers are already blossoming!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3860017824_f3ca4afa0e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3860017824_f3ca4afa0e.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />So far, so good! Can't wait to see how high they will grow! At the moment we are using twist ties we got from the produce section at the market. seems to be working like a charm! The vines are already 3 times longer than when I had them laying on the ground.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-10419989754145466772009-08-26T13:16:00.001-07:002009-08-26T13:46:12.630-07:00Farm Update #16Lots of things are still growing in the garden. <br /><br /><center><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pumpkins</span></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3859231089_b8614c77d7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3859231089_b8614c77d7.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3859231515_06705f5c3f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3859231515_06705f5c3f.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3859231695_577e2e7761.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3859231695_577e2e7761.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bell Peppers</span></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3860018708_47af8d3365.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3860018708_47af8d3365.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><span style="font-weight:bold;">Salad Bar</span></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3859232371_d482f10901.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 184px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3859232371_d482f10901.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />YUM!!!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-17399080444382998482009-08-25T10:30:00.000-07:002009-08-25T10:30:00.055-07:00Zucchini Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3855732751_98c8564286.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3855732751_98c8564286.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Yesterday I ventured over to Farmer Bob's house and got a TON of veggies. While the majority of them are going to be chopped up and put in the freezer, I decided to make some nice and yummy bread.<br /><br /><br />Zucchini Bread<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour<br />1/3 cup flaxseed<br />1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/8 teaspoon baking powder<br />1 egg substitute<br />2 tablespoons of Agave Syrup<br />1/4 brown sugar<br />1/2 cup applesauce<br />1 teaspoons vanilla<br />1 1/2 cup grated zucchini<br /><br /><br />Directions<br /><br /> 1. Mix dry stuff and set aside.<br /> 2. In a separate bowl, mix egg, sugars, applesauce, and vanilla and mix until smooth.<br /> 3. Stir in vegetables.<br /> 4. Add dry ingredients.<br /> 5. Pour into greased bread pan. Bake 45-55 minutes at 330 degrees until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. <br /> <br />Outcome: <br />1 loaf yields nine servings<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3855775281_8ef7a69790.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3855775281_8ef7a69790.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Nutrition:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZmniB4hJRDLeZa8mXcwnPZdFC1i1J4Aq5iB1ll_TIZ8nL1gmyi-CQ-lzNw9pcYMksAIv7YCHWpNM0vG8r0PvI_XssRecWRnqD_Uw2czTGq2Izk9PcCVPNyDBj9wq00gBiSFRoh7Oy9mx/s1600-h/zcbread_nf.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZmniB4hJRDLeZa8mXcwnPZdFC1i1J4Aq5iB1ll_TIZ8nL1gmyi-CQ-lzNw9pcYMksAIv7YCHWpNM0vG8r0PvI_XssRecWRnqD_Uw2czTGq2Izk9PcCVPNyDBj9wq00gBiSFRoh7Oy9mx/s320/zcbread_nf.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373938317427499330" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-80385323070641731482009-08-13T09:22:00.001-07:002009-08-13T09:24:35.505-07:00Recipe SectionWith all the food we've grown, I wanted to start an area about what to do with it. All the food highlighted here is from either our garden, a friend's garden or the farmer's market down the street from us. We'll be showcasing all sorts of meals from appetizers to desserts. <br /><br />Thanks again for baring with us during this time of transition!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-56941209118650936102009-08-12T21:28:00.000-07:002009-08-12T21:43:18.792-07:00Learning to grow a new life...When we first started out, we didn't have any idea of what we were were doing. To be honest, we didn't even know if what we planted would even grow. We set out and built a wall on our hill to use up some of the wasted space and made a garden. It started out pretty simple and then grew to take over most of the hill we had. So far we've harvested more the 54 lbs of food and realized we had a bit of a knack for it. Not to shabby for our first year in production.<br /> <br /> Now, I'm not saying we know what we're doing now, if fact we don't. Every day I'm wondering if I should do this, or do that. I'm constantly looking up plant diseases and tend to fall asleep with my organic gardening book on my lap. But with all the said and done, I'm amazed at what a garden can do. <br /><br /> The garden not only taught us alot about micro farming but also about our lifestyle. We became more eco-friendly and conscious of what we ate. We exchanged the rice for squash and left the canned tomatoes at the grocery since we had a bush spitting out tomatoes left and right. Snack time meant going to the snow peas and pulling off a few to nibble on before dinner. It's been quite a journey these last few months and can't wait to see what errors we made and what surprises we stumble upon.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-80328568282912851642009-08-12T13:43:00.000-07:002009-08-12T13:54:31.039-07:00Website ChangesHey everyone, <br /><br /> I'm making a few website changes over the next few weeks. I've realized the more I want to talk about something I'm usually wanting to talk about all things dirt related. So, I'm going to spruce up this blog a bit. First off, I finally bought a real web address: <br /><a href="http://www.learningtosow.com">www.learningtosow.com</a>. If you're already using an RSS Feed, you're fine. <br /><br /> Now, don't hate me for the fact I'm adding paid advertisers too. Right now we are just showcasing Google Ads but I'm in the process of setting up a real ad network of sorts. If you'd like to advertise please email me at linda@learningtosow.com. <br /><br /> Also, if there is anything you'd like to see more about, please feel free to drop off ideas of what you'd like to see. I'm also looking for any newbies who'd like to contribute to this blog. :) The more the merrier I think! <br /><br />So, bare with me in the next two weeks getting all the changes completed. Thanks again for following my little journey!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-17800886109027702432009-08-12T10:42:00.000-07:002009-08-12T10:46:17.690-07:00Our Favorite harvestWe've grown, so many different things if I had to pick something I was the most excited about, it is this: GARLIC!!!! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3815399132_ddc6188ab4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3815399132_ddc6188ab4.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />What's been your favorite thing to grow?Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-80545113798129458032009-08-06T10:39:00.000-07:002009-08-06T11:41:21.510-07:00Things you learn along the way...Okay, so like I said before, we're learning as we go! Before last spring, I had no clue that we needed to "feed" the plants. I never knew that marigolds are nature's way to keep pests away. I never knew egg shells are the answer. I just figured you dig, throw seeds in and just water. For some, it is that easy, for other things it's a little more difficult.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3778642425_79dcb63859_m.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3778642425_79dcb63859_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />One thing I realized is how important bees are. I first read how they are needed for corn. With no bees, there's no corn. Now, I realized how extremely important they are to pumpkins. Well, I just found this <a href="http://gardeningwithwilson.com/2008/04/22/pollinating-pumpkin-flowers/">fantastic article</a> on how to do the pollination yourself if you find yourself deficient in bees. I usually see a few bees chilling out in our pumpkin blossoms. Now I understand what they are doing when they go from one blossom to another. I had no clue there was a male blossom and a female blossom! So tonight I am going to go inspect our "little" pumpkin vine and see how many females we have on there. I know we have lots of males and those males are good for making tempura with! Yum!!!<br /><br />Off to see what else is worth finding in the garden!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-18513627751332116592009-08-06T09:56:00.000-07:002009-08-06T10:16:09.892-07:00Farm Update #15I usually do this weekly but wanted to give a little glimpse of what the garden looks like every morning. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3794989233_9a29c41ca4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 341px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3794989233_9a29c41ca4.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>Pumpkin blossoms</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3795005709_97a65a2f1a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3795005709_97a65a2f1a.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>Tomato Blossoms</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3795811412_5e7861ed49.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3795811412_5e7861ed49.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>Cucumbers learning to climb</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3795810818_c2cf0173ee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3795810818_c2cf0173ee.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>Our mini giant pumpkin</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3794989643_4bd9888e3a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3794989643_4bd9888e3a.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><center><b>Baby Star Melon</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3795812126_cabc141d0b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3795812126_cabc141d0b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><span style="font-weight:bold;">New Pea Seedlings</span></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3795811846_8992697b82.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3795811846_8992697b82.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center><span style="font-weight:bold;">Radishes from the Salad Bar area</span></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3795811650_4e75c9171f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3795811650_4e75c9171f.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-17064247613100068392009-08-04T11:11:00.000-07:002009-08-04T11:25:55.914-07:00Farm Update #14If I could pick one color describe the garden, I'd pick yellow. We have lots of blossoms and flowers coming out right now. Too many to photograph, so here are a few highlights!<br /><br /><center><b>Giant Pumpkin Vine</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3779447658_77eaafb412.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3779447658_77eaafb412.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><center><b>Bees doing their thing in one of the many pumpkin blossoms</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3778642425_79dcb63859.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3778642425_79dcb63859.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><center><b>Pretty Giant Sunflowers</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3779448282_46a4bc0199.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3779448282_46a4bc0199.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><center><b>Star Melon Blossoms</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3778641843_dd899a6b55.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3778641843_dd899a6b55.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Our friend Farmer Bob has a big garden at his ranch. His puts ours to shame to be quite honest. In fact, we went over there on Saturday to "steal" some veggies and fruits. Below are just a <span style="font-style:italic;">FEW</span> of the squash he's growing on top of some corn. We also grabbed 15 lbs of oranges. Oh so juicy! I could feel bad but I did give him a spaghetti squash... ya, just one, but it really was a big one! :) Thanks Farmer Bob!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/3778641609_93713c2766.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/3778641609_93713c2766.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-56659999296216835402009-08-03T15:58:00.000-07:002009-08-04T11:28:40.820-07:00Making a salad barFinally a not so hot Saturday. We ended up spending the day in the garden. Planting more seeds and moving around some herbs and flowers. Remember our Herb garden? Since we harvested a lot of the herbs already (while the rest we moved to a container plant) we decided to create a salad bar. We planted spinach, carrots, beets, radishes, and lettuce. I know I know, it's August 1st, and why would I do this. Well, I don't know what I should plant or not because of the seasons since where we live we don't get more then two seasons here (Yay Southern California!). So we'll see how this goes. <br /><br />We did something different too, since we wanted to make sure some these crops get enough moisture, we took a few six packs (no not the beer kind), cut them up and placed them in the ground. This way it can catch water and take the water to the roots too! This could be an ingenius idea for doing this but I will wait to see how everything grows before I mark this as a victory for thinking outta the box. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/3779446642_270e2cc0ff.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/3779446642_270e2cc0ff.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />In our salad bar garden, we have carrots, beets, radishes, lettuce, and spinach. Can't wait till next weekend and hope we'll start seeing some sprouts!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-31517146919321110412009-07-27T09:13:00.000-07:002009-07-27T09:31:37.939-07:00Farm Update #13<b><center>Our little stick is now a grapevine</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3761773705_4554a4d74b.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3761773705_4554a4d74b.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>The hill has been taken over by spaghetti squash! YUMM!</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3762572808_2aabcee0dd.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3762572808_2aabcee0dd.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>The newest addition to the family... 3 new tomato plants</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3761773973_7f645380f9.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3761773973_7f645380f9.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>The original cherry tomato plant has given us well over 14 lbs and lots more to come</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3761774219_7259aed407.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3761774219_7259aed407.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>Notice anything different? We harvested the corn and cleaned out the area to plant more small tomato plants. We're going to sell them a our local farmers market. Here's hoping they grow like our first one!</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3761774465_922f914e55.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3761774465_922f914e55.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><b><center>Our multi cultural pepper plants in the back, the front row is eggplant</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3761775095_1a64fb7856.jpg?v=1248711281"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3761775095_1a64fb7856.jpg?v=1248711281" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>The Giant Pumpkin vine is growing!</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3761774723_e94df89099.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3761774723_e94df89099.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3761772891_1d4a802bd8.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3761772891_1d4a802bd8.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>Our Super Sunflowers... They are now 7 ft tall.</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3762574566_822e16410e.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3762574566_822e16410e.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><b><center>Our little cucumber seedlings</b></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3761775755_251b99c8e5.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3761775755_251b99c8e5.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-90108047915082314672009-07-07T10:41:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:51:17.509-07:00Farm Update #12<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3681839479_32d53bd7fc.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3681839479_32d53bd7fc.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><center>Peppers and eggplants newly planted! </center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3681838171_8f1f914137.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3681838171_8f1f914137.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center>Spaghetti Squash blossom and our first big squash!</center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3681871291_2a35659fa4.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3681871291_2a35659fa4.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3682652458_578e821530.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3682652458_578e821530.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><center>our little Cherry Tomatoes are just producing like crazy!</center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/3682653174_f11d66460a.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/3682653174_f11d66460a.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3681871107_2f46223ebe.jpg?v=1246565292"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3681871107_2f46223ebe.jpg?v=1246565292" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />We've picked over 9lbs of tomatoes in the last week. We ended up making spaghetti sauce with it... Oh SOOO good!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-38668712880903373222009-06-19T10:02:00.000-07:002009-06-19T10:06:42.145-07:00Hooray for Sun!!!The sun has finally come out and that means that everything is growing so fast! Today we pulled up the rest of the carrots, two little squash (not shown) the first few cherry tomatoes and a cucumber. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/3641832792_97b811aef4.jpg?v=1245430819"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/3641832792_97b811aef4.jpg?v=1245430819" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /> We sauteed it all up and it was soo good! Hopefully tomorrow we can finish off building and plant the rest of the goods!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-71409110909914243412009-06-15T15:54:00.001-07:002009-06-15T15:59:00.751-07:00Sea Mar Do Garden Update #2<Center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27346986@N00/3595042459/" title="smd by louvigilantee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3595042459_d936391f21_o.jpg" width="411" height="130" alt="smd" /></a></Center><br /><br /> Well, the little snow peas were big enough to be transplanted so we found a little area on the hill for them. We made a little hanging rop trellis for them. It should be fun to watch how fast they grow up! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3629709474_d078e21715.jpg?v=1245106622"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3629709474_d078e21715.jpg?v=1245106622" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Hopefully we'll plant the rest of the seedlings the kids sowed this weekend! Fingers Crossed!!!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-37558685087204938692009-06-15T15:48:00.000-07:002009-06-15T15:53:48.293-07:00Farm Update #11Only one word to describe the weather now... UCKY! First it is cloudy and cold, then humid, then sunny and hot, now lukewarm and humid. I'm starting to get annoyed by this. How can anything grow with the sun playing hide and seek. <br /><br />So what is the update on the garden? Well, Here is Mr. Cucumber #1. We found about 5 others growing but this is our first. I give it another week and then he's going straight to the grill! YUM!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3628993387_593644d9ec.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3628993387_593644d9ec.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /> We also planted marigolds throughout the hills. Not really picture worthy. Other than that, not much to report (oh we did harvest another lb of salad greens!).<br /><br />This weekend we are going to finally finish the tier... Hopefully.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-68661561041954063812009-06-08T13:07:00.000-07:002009-06-08T13:17:18.405-07:00Things I learned today<blockquote>Why do I plant marigolds in my vegetable garden?<br /><br />Marigolds are easy to grow and they help keep the away aphids. “The relationship between plants and insects is known as ‘companion planting.’ it’s by far the safest, natural way to garden organically.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sheridannurseries.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/SNSite"> SHERIDAN NURSERIES GARDEN TIP</a> gives you tips on Plants That Naturally Repel Insects:There are many beneficial herbs that keep insects away.<br /><br />Ø Peppermint repels ants, white cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles.<br /><br />Ø Garlic discourages aphids, fleas, Japanese beetles, and spider mites.<br /><br />Ø Perennial Chives repel aphids and spider mites.<br /><br /> o Chives are often planted among roses to keep aphids away and to resist the disease, Blackspot.<br /><br />Ø Basil drives away flies and mosquitoes.<br /><br />Ø Borage deters that monster of vegetable garden insects, the tomato hornworm.<br /><br />Ø Rosemary and Sage repel cabbage moths, bean beetles, and carrot flies.<br /><br />Ø Annual Marigolds can be used anywhere to deter Mexican bean beetles, squash bugs, thrips, tomato hornworms, and whiteflies. They are also known to repel harmful root knot nematodes (soil dwelling microscopic white worms) that attack tomatoes, potatoes, roses, and strawberries. The root of the Marigold produces a chemical that kills nematodes as they enter the soil. If a whole area is infested, at the end of the season, turn the Marigolds under so the roots will decay in the soil. You can safely plant there again the following spring.<br /><br />Ø Nasturtium is another annual, in this case a trailing vine, that keeps away Colorado potato bugs, squash bugs, and whiteflies.<br /><br />Ø The perennial, Artemisia or Wormwood, deters slugs that are so devastating to foliage.<br /><br />Ø Radishes can be planted to discourage cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and stink bugs.<br /><br />Attracting Good Insects To Your Garden:<br /><br />Plant certain vegetables, herbs, or flowers in your garden to attract predatory insects that will feed on the harmful, undesirable ones.<br /></blockquote><br /><a href="http://toadstoolponds.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/why-plant-marigolds-in-your-vegetable-garden/">to read more, click here!</a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479838361336587377.post-25828072951649275812009-06-05T19:16:00.000-07:002009-06-19T10:10:03.452-07:00Fruits of our LaborTomorrow we're going up to the Ventura to spend the day with my brother's family and my parents. With all the little radishes getting big I decided to harvest some and make a little veggie basket for him:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3599672862_6ea12f1c25.jpg?v=1244254336"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3599672862_6ea12f1c25.jpg?v=1244254336" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /> In the basket are baby carrots, onions, radishes, thyme, rosemary, basil, mint and lemon balm.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0