how does your garden grow? september 6, 2011

by babhoyersh on September 13, 2011

Come here on Tuesdays to read about my vegetable garden project and share yours.

My Garden

Red Cabbage

I just rediscovered the red cabbage in my flower beds. I planted 3 plants in the spring, and did nothing with them all summer. They look a little too mature, but I’m determined not to waste them. I’ve decided to pick one tomorrow and serve it as a side dish at dinner. I’m debating whether to start some sauerkraut. I have the crock, however, I did not have a good experience the first time I made sauerkraut.

Dahlia

The dahlias are blooming right now! I love seeing their bright colors tucked into the flower beds. If I remember to dig them up before the last frost in November, we’ll be able to enjoy them again next year!

Pie Pumpkin

My 2 pie pumpkins growing in a flower bed are doing great! This one is almost ready to be picked, but the other one needs more time. However, pumpkins will ripen off the vine if left in the sun.

Share your vegetable garden progress in the comments!

Also part of Harvest Monday and Garden Tuesday.

Tagged as: Organic Gardening

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Athena at Minerva's Garden September 13, 2011 at 11:26 am

Dahlias and pumpkins–fall is right around the corner, isn’t it? And maybe coleslaw with the cabbage, or some type of soup that uses cabbage??

babhoyersh September 13, 2011 at 1:24 pm: Ooh, coleslaw – I didn’t think of that! My sil’s mom made coleslaw with vinegar; I should ask her for the recipe.

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Beth September 13, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Dahlias certainly are the Queens of September. Love their many colors and forms.

babhoyersh September 13, 2011 at 1:22 pm: What a beautiful phrase! I haven’t grown dahlias in awhile, and didn’t realize this was their month. I’ll certainly have to dig them up this fall, and put them in a better place next year.

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Vegetable Garden Tips September 13, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Planting vegetables in the flower bed, what a great idea.

Sandy September 13, 2011 at 2:14 pm

Your Dahlia is simply beautiful.. mine all drowned from the rain we have had this past few months.. but I never give up!
Very nice post!
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anne September 13, 2011 at 2:18 pm

OOH! Pumpkins!
Unfortunately, we waited too late to plant any this year. I think your dahlias’ color is my new favorite color.

babhoyersh September 15, 2011 at 11:24 am: Isn’t it a great color? Fall colors are my favorite, then the bright pinks and yellows of summer.

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pam September 14, 2011 at 11:38 am