What did you do in the garden today?

[cj2024]

I grew these Christmas pole lima beans from Baker's Creek this year and I let the pods dry on the vines. I soaked the dry beans overnight in water and simmered it for 30 minutes. They remind me of Popeye's red bean and rice, all I need to do is add chopped pieces of whole ham to flavor the cooked beans. Regular red beans would need to simmer a few hours to reach the same texture.

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Oh my. Those look yummy. Add fried potatoes and cornbread..brings back memories!!

 

[cj2024]

Oh my. Those look yummy. Add fried potatoes and cornbread..brings back memories!!

I am going to butter up some cooked long grain Jasmine rice and season the rice with Cajun seasoning. Its typically served on top of the red beans and ham.

 

[TJAnonymous]

I'm so annoyed. On Sunday they claimed we were going to get between 3-4" of rain between Monday and Wednesday. Well here we are late Wednesday afternoon and I'd bet my last dollar that we haven't had more than a half inch total.

 

[jerryse]

Turnips in bloom.

 

[jerryse]

I think this is a painted lady butterfly. This is what I have been seeing. It says they migrate.

 

[Acre4Me]

CRAYFISH! In my driveway.

He looks ready to fight-claws up!

remember last year, I noted the crayfish mounds in the lower pathway (wetter area) in my garden. Well, now they’ve migrated towards the fruit trees along the back driveway.

Even a book about Crayfish in Ohio, apparently many species! No, I have not figured which kind we have, nor have I harvested any!

 

[cj2024]

This naan bread professional makes it look easy. I got to try this.............

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

The crayfish are supposed to be good eats @Acre4Me. They look like mini lobsters. Way too much work for a meal for me. Lol!

 

[cj2024]

I hung this sticky fly trap and didn't catch anything for a week, so I cut a piece of old sponge and soaked it with sweet red wine and a little apple cider vinegar. I was surprised to see fruit flies, mosquitoes, and gnats stuck on the sticky paper the next day.