It was a marigold morning, a joy filled morning, a peach crisp morning, a hoooooray I didn't get all the way sick morning....
I packed myself with so much goodness (oranges, vitamins, tea, every curing vegetable known to man etc.), that I am certain I scared that cold that was after me, away. Although, I think it might be my allergies. We have the healthiest weeds on the planet. So healthy, you can almost feel them in your lungs, eeee! Also, I ate so much healthy stuff, including raw garlic, that the vampires are sure to stay away until 2013.
I felt so much better in fact, that I harvested most of my growing goodies (although we ate a bunch prior to taking this photo). I also got out there yesterday, trenched many dirt rows, and planted winter veggie seeds, plus mulched. Then, this morning, I reseeded my little lawn in the office/gallery courtyard. Phewey.
I am so in love with my harvested goodies, I almost can't believe my eyes!
Growing things is so mind blowingly miraculous, isn't it? I am addicted.
The kabocha, which I planted late (June), from a pumpkin I bought in October 2009, did so well...
And has been so plentiful, that I can't thank the vine enough...
They are soooooo yummmy, that we have eaten a ton.
Brown sugar & butter on kabocha, is 10 steps from heaven, I am certain.
I have to tell you though, there are some positively sinister things going on in my garden. Beautiful and enchanting, and skin-tingingly sinister.
All summer I have stared wide-eyed at these giant prickly globes on this night blooming plant, wondering....
Constant wonderment, as to what it could be (?), this lavender infused flower...
Which lives on a rather large shrub, that volunteered to grow, all on its own...
I bet you already know what it is, don't you?
Why, it's Datura. (details)
Datura. (song)
Devil's Trumpet...
Moonflower...
(happens to smell like peanut butter, to us)
And, it's huge brambles, or pods, are full of seeds.
I have been fascinated, reading all about Datura for days. Have you seen some of the different species? Amazing! (don't worry, we are exerting much caution)
Who knew?
But wait, just as I came to know about the Datura in my garden, my wonderment about the odd berry bush under my orange tree also ceased.
You see, growing up amongst witches and witch tales, you learn of plants and tinctures (that you must beware of). Some made out of the following growing creature.
Deadly Nightshade.
However, it isn't until you read all the details, that you are pulverized. Be warned that Belladonna is extremely deadly if consumed. And here I thought I had such cute little berries in my garden.
The beautiful bush, grew on its own. We have to get rid of it.
Although on a lighter note, the thought of it growing all on its own, is a sinister mood inducer to me, for the spooky time of year. Although, it must be taken very seriously, of course.
So, I'll be a good girl-woman and hang out with the cosmos, and the marigolds, instead...
Ever so tall these two...
Oh and, let's not forget the zinnias.
I had two thick rows of zinnias, and am down to two plants. Thanks to the cutie furry rabbits...(insert sarcasm)
Oh oh, I almost forgot...
Tiny striped, acorn squash shaped punkiiiins, are on their way! (can you spy the one?)
It's a Fairy Paradise out there (to me).
Sadly, I have to run.
I am hot gluing...
Sewing...
Typing this post...
And, boiling eggs for egg salad, all at once...
Have a superbly delightful day!!
ps: Hallllooowwweeeeen fun, details, soon ;)
♥,V
3 random things.
1) I am sad and happy, that my squash harvest time is over.
2) I still have a handful of teeny punkins and big gourds to pick.
3) Make sure you try that trick for cooking squash that I told you about, it rocks!
Goes like this:
~Wash 1, small to medium size, squash. Dry. Place in Microwave for 3 minutes.
~ (Use Gloves) Remove from microwave, and poke holes in it (all around), using a metal skewer.
~ Place in Microwave for 3 more minutes.
~ Remove (use gloves/mits), promptly cover in foil, tightly, for 5-6 minutes.
~ Remove from foil, slice open, scoop out seeds and muck.
~ Eat (careful, it's hot!), or use as you wish (to make pie, etc.)
