Updated on September 16, 2023 by Elizabeth
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We’re finally picking figs.
Normally we get two “seasons” of figs; summer and fall. Because figs are fancy schmancy, the summer crop of figs is called a Breba crop. The fall crop – the main crop – doesn’t get a fancy moniker though. It’s just “the main crop.”
Our fig trees really objected to this last winter, and didn’t really start growing until late. So we didn’t get the Breba crop this year. Fortunately, the main crop is producing nicely.
In case you want to plant some seeds, here is your reminder that you do NOT need an expensive set up. A tray, some cardboard, a bit of dirt and a handful of seeds. It’s not pretty, but it works very well. If you want to be a fancy pants, you can even label what you seeded.
We got the perennial sunflowers and goldenrod strapped down so you can, you know, drive out. Some of the goldenrod took exception to being confined and immediately broke out. Fortunately, they didn’t go far and we didn’t have to form a flower-hunt task force to find where they went.
Just in case the flowers do choose to run off, my dog decided she better up her training and pulled out a dumbbell last night to make sure her mouth and neck muscles are in top form.
As her tug-of-war partner, I can say her mouth and neck muscles are just fine. But far be it for me to dissuade her from keeping in shape.
Some seasonal inspiration:
Baby Bok Choy Salad with Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette
Caprese Stuffed Acorn Squash
Baked Pears with Brown Sugar and Butter
Happy Eating!
Elizabeth
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