Sunday 3 November 2013

Merryn's post Spring Garden

This is definitely one of the best times of the year for growing and reaping your wonderful garden produce.

Broccoli in abundance ....



Some beautiful snow peas, bouncing with beauty and vitality.

 
 
These young cos lettuce, coral lettuce, rocket and shallots are so close to picking. 
 They have been in the soil for about 1 month. 
At this stage, you can pick the outer leaves, allowing the lettuce to continue to grow
and likewise pick the young shallots as they have enough flavour to enjoy.
 
 
 
Our broad beans are  producing very well.  We have been picking them for 6 weeks now. 
 
 
 
The papaya have been amazing!  I love this fruit. 
Served sliced with a little lime juice over the top it is unsurpassed in flavour. 
I love it green and finely shredded for a salad, but equally enjoyable,
ripe and served with the acidic accompaniment of lime or lemon juice. 
This is amazing!

 
Young peaches growing on the tree, soon to be succulent, and juicy.
 
 
Asparagus happily peeping through the ground. 
This such a gorgeous vegetable, give it a dedicated bed and watch it prosper and grow.
 
Beautiful cabbage wholesome and full, cut it in half and give your neighbours their fill!
 
 
 
 
We have had such a wonderful October harvest and are looking forward to the peaches,
 nectarines and quinces that will be coming to fruition in November.
Not to mention delicious sun ripened tomatoes.
Mouth watering vegetables.
 
Happy gardening! Buon appetito! Merryn
 

14 comments:

  1. ooh oooh ooh! i have greens envy - LOOK AT THAT BROCOLLI! and asparagus and peas and... hello, enviously, from another garden sharer. what a feast you have. delicious!

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    1. Thank you so much. I cook greens for every meal, sometimes two different sorts so it is a pleasure to grow green vegetables. :D

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  2. Lots of healthy looking greens. Thanks for sharing your garden.

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    1. It is a pleasure, thank you for viewing my garden :D

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  3. never though of combining lime over papaya! We just bought a tree from our local markets just today and i'm hoping we get a fab harvest

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    1. Lisa, your papaya will fruit so quickly, in Sydney those lovely hot summer days will do it justice and encourage growth. My mother actually cooks papaya which astounds me. I love the simple lime juice over top, the acidity is a nice balance. :D

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  4. Jealous much! Merryn your garden is bursting full of good things, broccoli at this time of year! you have gotten the art of what to plant when down, I am also eyeing off those pawpaws - yum, we have struggled to grow them, will try and plant some out once the rains start again.

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  5. Thanks Liz! I cam send you some papaya seeds if you would like, they are self fertilising. We love our greens, never too many to grow or cook :D

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  6. Loving your papaya!! Actually, all of your garden is looking wonderful and obviously makes you happy.

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    1. Definitely, the enjoyment you gain from your garden is divine. Stress free, relaxing and edible.

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  7. Your veggies look beautiful, so lush and healthy. This is such a lovely time of year in the garden. Quite a mouth watering selection you have there :)

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  8. Thanks Jacqui, this is my favourite time of year too :D

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  9. I'm so impressed by your abundant garden! Look at those papaya! :o

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  10. Thanks Lorraine, papaya is so good for you and your skin and is a delicious fruit :@

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