Sweet Potato Update- End of September

 

 Our sweet potato slips that we got last month in an amazing sale are still growing. As you can see we have had some bugs eating at the leaves, but overall the plants are still doing well. I don't think we have any potatoes yet, and am not sure if we will before it gets too cold, but the leaves are spreading everywhere! So far I think that using cloth shopping bags as worked well. The roots have starting going through the bottom, which I guess isn't a bad thing.  I will continue to update as Fall progresses and the plants grow. I am working on developing a system to keep the plants alive (hopefully) through the cooler weather in the hopes we will indeed get some sweet potatoes. If you have any suggestions or ideas feel free to leave them in the comment section.

Happy Gardening Everyone!

What is still growing- Late September

 

As you can see there are still several things growing in the garden. It seems like just as some plants have finally made their way through their growing cycle others are getting a second wind. Usually, the strawberry foliage stays until it gets very cold, but we don't really get more strawberries. This year however, we have some putting forth a handful of strawberries every so often. It is a very rewarding surprise for the kids as freshly picked always tastes so much better!

 

Our cilantro has went to seed, but our thyme keeps spreading and our basil is growing so well! I need to pick it again and make some more pesto. We have been able to make several batches of pesto from the basil and other herbs. I love the lemon thyme and think that I am going to try and dry some of the herbs soon and see how that goes. I will update and let everyone know. 

  

 

Our green pepper plant has just exploded. We had been able to get a few peppers here and there previously, but now it has a lot growing. I am hoping that they can get to a decent size before the coolness of fall comes around. We are excited because everyone in the house loves green peppers and I use them in cooking a lot. This may be the plant that I bring in and try to grow in the dining room over the winter.

 

We have one last little pumpkin growing that is about ready to be harvested. Once it is harvested then we will pull up the pumpkin vine, the beans in that area, and cut back the grapevine. This to me signals that beginning of the end of the spring/summer garden.

 

If  you still have things growing in the garden feel free to share with us below in the comments.

Happy Gardening Everyone!

Mid September harvest

We have been a little quieter on here the last few weeks and to be honest the next few might be a little spaced out as well. It is a busy time at work and as Fall is approaching we don't harvest as much. We did get some Fall garden sections planted and we have been hoarding up some supplies for when we pull up the Spring plants and put those garden spots to bed. There will be updates on those soon. 

For now we are mostly harvesting a few cucumbers as well as small batches of tomatoes and beans. I love that we still have a wide variety of tomatoes because they all have their own taste and purpose.

Mr. Stripey is a wonderf sandwich or burger tomato, the yellow and pink Brandywine are great to chop and put in salads or on tacos. I also like to cook with them. The small ones are great for a little snack or to put in tuna salad. For us our small harvests are great. There is just enough to eat, but it isn't overwhelming. 

We hope you gardens are still giving you a little produce. 

Happy gardening everyone!