HappyMamaTo3 wrote:
> This year I used a large container to plant my herbs. Not a wide selection
> because I wasn't sure how everything would spread out. The Basil is growing
> tall and bountiful, not just in amount but very flavor-rich. I also have
> nice margoram, thyme and a parsley that have developed nicely. I have made
> toasted croutons with a bit of olive oil and plenty of fresh the herbs.
> Bread Crumbs make too. A turkey with margoram and time in the bird cavity
> and with a dressing that matches the flavors.
>
> I added a lemon balm plant on the suggestion of a friend and we have had no
> insects at all. I can't tell you if we are just lucky or if the lemon balm
> did it. In the big garden we planted our peppers and have bells, chiles,
> bananas, jalapeno's.
>
> Our tomatoes and zuchini have proliferated. We have about five different
> types of tomatoes and have already had tomatoes from most of them. We did
> plant a late fruiting one but all the rest apparent are on steroids. We have
> beautiful cherry tomatoes, roma tomatoes, a golden jubilee, and a beefsteak
> are rather producing a like crazy. These tomatoes absolutely are so much
> better than last year's and have grown to be more than 5 feet tall. We have
> indulged in fried green tomatoes too. Lastly and best, we have had fresh
> tomato, basil, a bit of bell pepper, whatever salad green strikes me,
> cucumbers and a balsamic vingerette. The toasted croutons and a sprinkle of
> feta cheese have topped it off nicely.
>
> Our 8yo son wanted to plant pumpkins. They failed miserably. This year he is
> going to have a booming crop. I think he has six on one vine and two on
> another.
>
> Ah so, just thrilled that our little garden has paid for itelf this year.
> Anyone else harvesting?
>
> Cindi
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You must be at a lower latitude than me. The zucchini just started to
flower over the past day or two. Some of the cherry tomato plants have
small green fruit and the bigger varieties haven't done much yet.