Dr. Bashioum’s Garden: Summer Harvest
August 28th, 2013
The warm summer temps have finally helped to ripen the tomatoes in my garden. Looks like it’s time to make some ratatouille, with the addition of summer squash. I’m still waiting for the French Cavaillon melons to ripen, sadly cutting into several this past week, only to find out they were not ready yet. When the leaf that is closest to the stem begins to wilt, it is supposed to signal picking, but the technique is proving to be more complicated this year with the garden’s slow start. I remain optimistic that I might be able to supply friends who have been waiting patiently for the spectacular melon treat, so please check back for an update.
Dr. Bashioum’s Garden: Golden Raspberries
August 10th, 2013
Just as I predicted last week, the golden raspberries are ripe now and ready for a bowl of cereal and milk. Unlike the black raspberries, they are not well suited for making into jam. I usually pick a bowlful to share, while eating my weight in them while I’m still in the garden! Like all fruit, the sun does most of the work.
Photo: Lindsay enjoys staging and taking photos of the garden bounty on our deck.
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