Squish Squash

 

One of the best things in our garden each year is the acorn squash, and we had our first two ripened ones this past week.

 They were the perfect size for baking in the oven with a wee bit of butter and for me, a dash of brown sugar, just because that's how I roll.

 I think that August really has the best spoils that a garden has to offer.

The lettuce and radishes and summer squash, as well as cucumbers of June and July are always superb after a year of waiting for fresh produce grown in our very own backyard, but August??  Oh, it's really so much more delicious than the early summer veggies.

 We had pork chops on the grill the previous night, so pairing leftover chops with acorn squash?  YUM!!

What's ripened in your garden so far this month?  Is it providing you with fresh, tasty meals?

Horn Of Plenty

The horn of plenty has arrived at our house.

 Green and Italian variations of lettuce, so much we cannot eat it all.

 Cucumbers and squash... quite large and oh so good.

 Even if you live in a home or apartment with very little outdoor space, you really should try container gardening.  Home grown is too good not to attempt it. AND of course then you can be assured that what you are eating is pesticide free.

If you can grow flowers in pots, you can also grow vegetables in a patio container. 

Just a part of last night's dinner.

Fresh from our garden, the squash were grilled with a dash of love by my husband.

Now, you all know that his cooking skills were one of many reasons I married this man.

Plus, he looks great wearing his apron.

Here are some container garden videos so you can start planning for next year's planting season.

Use your deck space and fill it with containers!

Happy Growing!