tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post7981186353649148554..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Vegetable Garden Update-May 08tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-7619339014922860012008-05-27T21:53:00.000-05:002008-05-27T21:53:00.000-05:00Skeeter, I too wish we could've visited longer. Fo...Skeeter, I too wish we could've visited longer. Forget the gardens-we can talk! We all know I love to talk and I know you do too so look out hubbies. I am glad the Saint and Mr. Fix-it finally met. Yes, he really does exist. And such a good sport with all these 'get in the way' gardens. How did the veggie garden fare?tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70766855489732442422008-05-27T21:49:00.000-05:002008-05-27T21:49:00.000-05:00Hey you all, I checked out the Topveg.com website ...Hey you all, I checked out the Topveg.com website and I must say moalt, it is very informational! You all might like to check it for good veggie info.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40809909469601537122008-05-27T21:47:00.000-05:002008-05-27T21:47:00.000-05:00moaltd, I had never even heard of these caterpilla...moaltd, I had never even heard of these caterpillars until I painfully met this one or two. Ouch. Lucky you to not have them!<BR/><BR/>Annie in Austin, A few tomatoes and peppers are good. Is TX gardening much different than IL gardening? TX is such a big state and I hear diverse. Never visited it but maybe one day. Those saddleback are awful. I am sure you would have them there so watch out. My tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44062744276489256852008-05-27T13:40:00.000-05:002008-05-27T13:40:00.000-05:00The broccoli looks great! Did you grow them from s...The broccoli looks great! Did you grow them from seeds or did you buy seedlings? I'm thinking of expanding my vegetable garden (it's not as huge as yours!), so I'm thinking of going to a nursery in town and getting more variety of vegetables.DP Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729511776841579464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78261226387792166452008-05-27T12:16:00.000-05:002008-05-27T12:16:00.000-05:00You sure know how to grow vegetables, Tina - it lo...You sure know how to grow vegetables, Tina - it looks wonderful! We only have space with sun for a few tomatoes and peppers and enjoy whatever we get - but remember freezing tomato chunks when we had a bigger garden in IL. <BR/><BR/>I had to google Saddleback caterpillar and was shocked! Some people end up in the emergency room from the bites. Thanks for the warning. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Annie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-92215944741289908032008-05-27T10:02:00.000-05:002008-05-27T10:02:00.000-05:00Luckily we do not have saddleback caterpillars her...Luckily we do not have saddleback caterpillars here! They sound nasty.<BR/>www.TopVeg.comDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452195149540902576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88999898875341575872008-05-27T01:16:00.000-05:002008-05-27T01:16:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754737652581878189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87680884503376542792008-05-26T23:23:00.000-05:002008-05-26T23:23:00.000-05:00The broccoli and peas were yummy Tina! Wish everyo...The broccoli and peas were yummy Tina! <BR/>Wish everyone could have munched on them with us on Sunday…<BR/>Your gardens are truly spectacular Tina and I get such great inspiration with each visit...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25987562139365784802008-05-26T22:21:00.000-05:002008-05-26T22:21:00.000-05:00Mom, It is ok, the recipe will turn up.Gail, Welco...Mom, It is ok, the recipe will turn up.<BR/><BR/>Gail, Welcome back! Missed you.<BR/><BR/>Cinj, I try to plan but really go by the seat of my pants half the time. You might try bananas in a pot then bring them into the basement each winter. I love mine.<BR/><BR/>Late night again-WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-3442093854808052392008-05-26T20:59:00.000-05:002008-05-26T20:59:00.000-05:00Wow! You have this gardening planning down to per...Wow! You have this gardening planning down to perfection. I wish I had the ability to figure that stuff out.<BR/><BR/>I would love to grow bananas. It's way too cold here though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40256238463672201512008-05-26T15:35:00.000-05:002008-05-26T15:35:00.000-05:00Tina,Hey there! I am back in town, went to my Mom...Tina,<BR/><BR/>Hey there! I am back in town, went to my Mom's birthday celebration...anyway, I feel way behind in visiting blogs, etc.<BR/><BR/>Your veggies look great and I love the brick! Really, Tina, you have a good looking vegetable garden! You know the vegetables have got to taste great....yum, yum.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44458810571846112392008-05-26T14:20:00.000-05:002008-05-26T14:20:00.000-05:00Nana used to make cabbage rolls that were to die f...Nana used to make cabbage rolls that were to die for and would'nt you kniw, I can't find her reciepe<BR/>Darn it!!!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51320538751782963662008-05-26T13:41:00.000-05:002008-05-26T13:41:00.000-05:00Hey all, I have changed on who can comment to only...Hey all, I have changed on who can comment to only registered users. The spam comments seem to keep coming. Fortunately I have the url, IP address, time, city and state and have reported it to blogger. Hopefully they can get the people doing this. In the meantime, you need to be registered to comment. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40466897519680414882008-05-26T13:15:00.000-05:002008-05-26T13:15:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41261855505314335072008-05-26T13:08:00.000-05:002008-05-26T13:08:00.000-05:00Mom, I guess I should've added to all to have a gr...Mom, I guess I should've added to all to have a great Memorial Day to this post. Sometimes we forget what this holiday is all about but I never do. Especially after my visit to Normandy a few years ago. The deaths did hit home there. <BR/><BR/>Aunt Debbi, It works well. Sometimes you just have to put two or more things in the same space when space is limited. Try it!<BR/><BR/>The well read tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-84539903690124064262008-05-26T12:05:00.000-05:002008-05-26T12:05:00.000-05:00Yum! I can't wait to reap the harvest of the vegg...Yum! I can't wait to reap the harvest of the veggie garden. Yours looks like it is doing well. The A Frame is a great idea, I hope you don't care if I steal that one! ;) Our tomatoes are going great, I had to spray for the aphids yesterday though. I need to pull the radishes. Time for an update on my veggie garden.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87086593765293902282008-05-26T11:00:00.000-05:002008-05-26T11:00:00.000-05:00Awesome plant, red cabbage. Finished the new rock ...Awesome plant, red cabbage. Finished the new rock wall yesterday, clipping and transplanting coleus. Liliacs are blooming like gang busters.. Ugg more raking, we are crazy for having such a big yard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-56291986002317329312008-05-26T10:38:00.000-05:002008-05-26T10:38:00.000-05:00I've never heard of freezing tomatoes in that mann...I've never heard of freezing tomatoes in that manner, I'll have to try it! I usually can any leftovers and pickle the green ones that aren't big enough to be fried. Your garden is so big and lovely, makes me jealous!Johnicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767200978098710170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44614850897645755842008-05-26T10:35:00.000-05:002008-05-26T10:35:00.000-05:00What a great idea mixing the gourds with the peas....What a great idea mixing the gourds with the peas. I wish I had thought of that.Aunt Debbi/kurts momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663049154538571378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59769602487437790632008-05-26T10:06:00.000-05:002008-05-26T10:06:00.000-05:00Looks like lotsa changes, add ons and hard work si...Looks like lotsa changes, add ons and hard work since I was there last summer.<BR/><BR/>Happy Memorial Day today. A day to remember and reflect on our heros but I like to think I remember and thank our great veterans on a more regular time period than just on Memorial Day. Hope you all do also.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39482376259522516352008-05-26T09:04:00.000-05:002008-05-26T09:04:00.000-05:00Jillybean, You are welcomed anytime but I warn you...Jillybean, You are welcomed anytime but I warn you-I am a better gardener than cook.<BR/><BR/>Sarah, I usually use the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (the red and white checked one) in the vegetable section to know how to freeze the vegetables with a few exceptions. I will most likely post on them. The few exceptions are canning the cucumbers (I make pickles which I usually give to family and tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29720020179934380402008-05-26T08:46:00.000-05:002008-05-26T08:46:00.000-05:00I am hoping that you let us know how you put up yo...I am hoping that you let us know how you put up your veggies, I just started doing broccoli last year and we thought it did really good for the drought we had. I so want to know how to freeze tomatoes, broccoli, and squash.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706708268968927131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41233422910097354052008-05-26T07:31:00.000-05:002008-05-26T07:31:00.000-05:00Yummm, maybe I should come to your house to eat!Yummm, maybe I should come to your house to eat!The Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211868718377855986noreply@blogger.com