summer harvest

Well, the first of our harvest has started to come in!  The corn has matured and been hewn down.  Here in Southern California, we have had high temperatures and dry climates that have left the sturdiest of the crops a little brown and thin.  So, with a little hard work and much excitement, we have brought in the corn and the greater part of the late summer squash.

 

The resulting harvest has pushed growth way back into the main part of the garden, but even now, the squash is putting out new growth.

The major part of the Celebrity tomatoes are in as well and made for some wonderful pasta sauces that will accompany us to Burning Man next week.





Beyond that, the rest of the tomatoes are still a little late, but tomatoes are always welcome around this house.  Especially my favorite variety: Black Prince.

Now, the fall and winter squash are beginning to mature and promise for some delicious meals later this season.  Included in that are the zucchini rampicante, which have gone from a light green summer squash to a yellow, nutty squash reminiscent of butternut.

Last but not least, for certain... the watermellon are finallay ready!  We had our buddy Majd over last weekend and he helped us harvest our first delicious OrangeGlo Watermelon.

More to come still, this much is certain!  But for now, may your harvest be as bountiful as ours has been already.