What did you do in the garden today?

[CrealCritter]

Just scrape the seeds out with a big spoon, fill with butter & brown sugar, bake @ 400 about an hour until tender - Simply Delicious.

Thicker one took more time in the oven.

 

[Mini Horses]

Rain, rain & MORE RAIN!!! Last 3 days & next 3 days! I'm almost in NC & they are getting pounded as well.

But that makes our gardens (and WEEDS and GRASS) grow. Glad I got all pastures topped last week because they are going into overwhelming, again. Too early to save for winter here.

I picked 6 more butternuts this AM, a couple nice slicing tomatoes and got excited to see the TINY lima sets on that row of beans. I didn't plant a lot, either variety or number of plants, this year but what is there is WOWing me. Those butternut are thru the fences, all over the correct side, also. Loaded with fruits & still blooming. Could be my well composted manures in this soil....ya think? What was planted is doing so well. Makes me think Fall things will also, if I can get it planted!!

Should give me plenty of limas!

Bad part about this through fence thing is that I can't now let the goats into this surrounding grass -- which has been WELL manured over the years -- which grows thick & tall. Either cut or let a couple mini horses on it. They don't want to eat the squash vines.

 

[CrealCritter]

Rain, rain & MORE RAIN!!! Last 3 days & next 3 days! I'm almost in NC & they are getting pounded as well.

But that makes our gardens (and WEEDS and GRASS) grow. Glad I got all pastures topped last week because they are going into overwhelming, again. Too early to save for winter here.

I picked 6 more butternuts this AM, a couple nice slicing tomatoes and got excited to see the TINY lima sets on that row of beans. I didn't plant a lot, either variety or number of plants, this year but what is there is WOWing me. Those butternut are thru the fences, all over the correct side, also. Loaded with fruits & still blooming. Could be my well composted manures in this soil....ya think? What was planted is doing so well. Makes me think Fall things will also, if I can get it planted!!


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Bad part about this through fence thing is that I can't now let the goats into this surrounding grass -- which has been WELL manured over the years -- which grows thick & tall. Either cut or let a couple mini horses on it. They don't want to eat the squash vines.

Man everything you got growing is looking great - your gonna have a ton of butter beans.

This is the first time I tried to go butternut squash. They are delicious and prolific.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

@Mini Horses - Garden looks GREAT!!

 

[baymule]

Great looking garden! Mine is at the done stage, but the weeds and grass are set on GO! I just ran out to take the sheep out of the garden and back to their night pen. Thunder, lightening and here comes MORE RAIN!

I see you mulch with paper feed bags, they sure help keep the grass down!

 

[Hinotori]

Lots of mowing here. I pulled the peas and green beans as well as trimmed most of the herbs back. I'll trim more tomorrow.

Cut down catnip for drying.

 

[Mini Horses]

I see you mulch with paper feed bags, they sure help keep the grass down!

And cardboard boxes. I often get large ones from working and those large slabs really help. BUT -- the garden area I am using is an old round pen. Over 1/2 needs mowing & That grass by the squash plants & cardboard is what I have there! Thick, heavy, from hay seeds I'm sure. It's on 50' across...but works.

 

[Mini Horses]

Since I am eating cooked butternut for breakfast, I thought...hmmm tastes good, wonder about nutrition? We all know that more color generally translates into more good things in the fruit/veg. What a powerhouse this is.... and the eggplant I love, is soooo satisfying when eaten -- look at the info I very quickly found. Some of the antioxidants help with blood pressure, arthritis, and lots of other issues. BACK TO you are what you eat. Lucky people who grow their own and reap the benefits of FRESH & unaltered foods. Excellent fiber & low carbs in both. One has high something, helps with eyesight.

here's some ideas for uses..
http://www.organicauthority.com/8-incredible-nutrition-and-health-benefits-of-butternut-squash/

And here's a "quickie" for those who haven't time to go there.

Butternut Squash:
For vitamin C is it 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women. Butternut squash is also a good source of vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, and manganese. A cup of cubed butternut squash also provides 582 mg of potassium, more than the amount available in a banana.May 18, 2017

The good: This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium and Magnesium, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese

Eggplant: (I was on a roll!)
Nutritional Profile. Eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper. It is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.

Eggplant has a unique taste and texture making it an ideal ingredient in a variety of dishes. Whether you plan to bake, broil or grill this fruit, you'll receive a ton of nutrients and health benefits. Eggplant is low in calories and sodium, and is a great source of dietary fiber, potassium, and B vitamins.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Good info!! Must be why I like 'em!

 

[Hinotori]

I need to deseed them and see if it's enough for a batch of jam