Fresh produce for summer
Our rather delayed new vege garden is just getting into production now.
Last night we had zuccinis, cut when about the size of a man's middle finger, steamed with just a touch of butter, so sweet! The night before we had green and yellow salad; lettuce, rocket, basil, yellow baby button squash just blanched, butter beans ditto, with a simple oil and lemon juice dressing. Full of flavour and nutrition. I am so happy. We are now waiting with baited (!) breath for eggplant, tomatos, capsicum etc. Isn't it wonderful what grows out of manure! Now I just need to find the $$ to put up a glasshouse so we can extend the growing season and have fresh veges most of the year. David |
Fresh produce for summer
David Hare-Scott wrote on 10 Dec 2005 in rec.food.cooking
> Our rather delayed new vege garden is just getting into production > now. Last night we had zuccinis, cut when about the size of a man's > middle finger, steamed with just a touch of butter, so sweet! The > night before we had green and yellow salad; lettuce, rocket, basil, > yellow baby button squash just blanched, butter beans ditto, with a > simple oil and lemon juice dressing. Full of flavour and nutrition. > I am so happy. > > We are now waiting with baited (!) breath for eggplant, tomatos, > capsicum etc. Isn't it wonderful what grows out of manure! Now I just > need to find the $$ to put up a glasshouse so we can extend the > growing season and have fresh veges most of the year. > > David > > > Try Grilling the Zukes on the Barbie...liberaly brush them with Italian salad dressing...very nice. -- The eyes are the mirrors.... But the ears...Ah the ears. The ears keep the hat up. |
Fresh produce for summer
David Hare-Scott wrote:
> We are now waiting with baited (!) breath for eggplant, tomatos, capsicum > etc. Isn't it wonderful what grows out of manure! You use dead fish for fertilizer too! --Lia |
Fresh produce for summer
David Hare-Scott wrote: > Our rather delayed new vege garden is just getting into production now. > > We are now waiting with baited (!) breath for eggplant, tomatos *Bated* breath... fish have baited breath > Isn't it wonderful what grows out of manure! Hopefully *well composted* manure... you never want to place uncomposted manure in your garden. You need to get yourself a composter, can't garden without it. This is the one I have, very well made, only one I've seen with a 25yr warranty, and works very well. I've tried others but none have lasted more than a few years... the tumbling kind are the worst. I've been using this one I think 12 years now, still as good as new. Produces about 40 gallons (that's 8 five gal contractor pails full) of exceptionally rich humous twice each year. Best Buy: http://www.composters.com/docs/bins_p4.html#sm Sheldon Bio |
Fresh produce for summer
Sheldon replied to David Hare-Scott:
>> We are now waiting with baited (!) breath for eggplant, tomatos > > *Bated* breath... fish have baited breath <snip> > You need to get yourself a composter, can't garden without it. > > This is the one I have, very well made, only one I've seen with a 25yr > warranty, and works very well. I've tried others but none have lasted > more than a few years... the tumbling kind are the worst. I've been > using this one I think 12 years now, still as good as new. Produces > about 40 gallons (that's 8 five gal contractor pails full) of > exceptionally rich humous twice each year. I don't believe your composter would do a very good job making humous. From dictionary.com: humous n: a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East [syn: hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos] humus n. A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water. Bob |
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