Well now that Labor Day weekend is here, it's time to say goodbye to summer garden produce. Farewell to lots of fresh pico, cucumber salads, eggplant parmesan, squash and tomato saute, eggs cooked with lots of fresh veggies, and so many other delicious meals and sides that were created.
This picture shows a "big haul" from the garden after being away from home for a few days in July. The white cucumber in the front of the picture is called "white wonder". It was a very prolific grower, but a little bitter to the taste. When I tell you that I had cucumbers coming out of my ears, I mean every word of that. It was unbelievable!! I have made a "note to self" for next year......don't plant so many cucumbers, don't plant more than one kind (they do cross pollinate....ugh), and don't plant white wonder.
This was my second garden ever, and it was a good one. I started last year with 2 beds about 3' x 15'. Then this year added 2 square foot gardens using the plan from the book titled: All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew. I loved the whole concept presented in the book. If you are looking for a way to get started, I suggest checking out this book.
Gardening is not only fun for the family, but you know where your food is coming from. Now that's something "pretty special".
Happy Labor Day! Bye Bye Summer!
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