September was a good month for my fennel. One of my favorite herbs due to its plushness (is that a word) and very hearty growth, its November and its still growing like crazy. I didn't do much with it this year because it started small and I wanted to let it grow to harvest it's seeds. There was one weird thing I used the fennel for, get this, Pickles. You never know what pickled fennel will taste like. And that's why I'm avoiding opening it, can you imagine pickled lickerish.
Now here is a heirloom melon called Anne Arundel. A pre 1800 American melon from the state of Maryland. This melon was grown by farmers in Anne Arundel county in Maryland. This great American heirloom nearly vanished in the last hundred years due to the people of Maryland being to lazy to plant it. Just kidding, calm down. This melon is famous because it was in many paintings of the famous Peale Family, who ever... that is? But thanks to William W. Weaver rediscovering the variety this great melon lives on in gardens abound.
Ahh... now who couldn't love a big hand full of jalapenos, these are great just put them in any thing you stir fry.
Spaghetti Squash have you ever ate anything so cool. A vege that you cook and it ends up looking like spaghetti the pasta. Split that bad boy down the middle throw a couple pads of butter and salt and pepper and you have a meal. And what a meal they grow bigger then footballs!
Ahh... la Chair Délicieuse Merveilleuse!
My favorite this year. Sucrine Du Berry a winter squash. A very old and famous, traditional heirloom squash variety from the heart of France. I was so impressed by this heirloom that I give it my "Best Plant Out Of My Garden" award. This squash was impressive from the day it started growing, it even had to wait to be planted. I only have so much room in my garden so some plant have to wait to get a box. When my potatoes were finished and the box was ready I started the winter squash thinking it will be to hot for them to grow. No problem, the Sucrine Du Berry took off like a plant on compost crack. Then when I went to pick the winter squash there was a lot more then I expected and it blew my mind, squash heaven. Come to find out this plant is treat to eat as well. Another just cook it up any ole way. Any... Raw, chopped stir-fry, baked, eat the seeds, soup, skin on or off, shishkabob. What a nice vege. maybe I'll send you one.
2 comments:
Your fennel picture made me think of a green, earth-friendly version of Wolverine.
Great photos. Glad to hear your garden was a success again this year. I had been worried that the tornado and tree combo would have kicked your raised beds to splinters and had visions of you, in the mud with you hands full of dieing plants raised to the sky screaming in useless rage at the gray sky.
The squash are even more impressive in person. CM was delighted by her gift and reportedly giggled with glee.
VERY nice job with the card. I think it's the best I've ever seen. The recipe on the back and the cool comments inside surpass my meager efforts.
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