Tag: spaghetti squash

SQUASH IT

Since we have a long growing season in central North Carolina, we can actually get two crops of squash out of a season. Well, that is, except for the squash bugs. One of this year’s experiments involved waiting until the usual squash bug season… Continue Reading “SQUASH IT”

TRYING SOMETHING NEW

Before leaving on my adventure, I picked the three spaghetti squash that had ripened. They weren’t very big — just bigger than a softball. I think they are beautiful though and just the right size for a meal. I put them in the refrigerator… Continue Reading “TRYING SOMETHING NEW”

TOO HOT

Look what was ready to pick today! Aren’t these spagehtti squash just adorable? They aren’t very big but may be each one just the right size for two people. I’m looking forward to trying the “Turkey Sausage, Broccoli and Pasta” recipe I found that… Continue Reading “TOO HOT”

ENJOYING THE GARDEN

This is the fun time of the gardening season – so much is happening now. I’ve enjoyed watching the tomatoes change from green to blush to red. The Time Bomb Peppers are doing great. There is a new cucumber on the vine. I can’t… Continue Reading “ENJOYING THE GARDEN”

UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

Oscar is notorious for 1) not finishing projects and 2) not cleaning up stuff he’s used on a project. This of course has consequences. For example, when you leave your brand-new wire cutters in the yard for weeks, instead of putting them away, they… Continue Reading “UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES”

MORE FUN ENCOUNTERS

The two or three weeks of warm weather we have helped the garden take off. Garden visits have become more than work and watering as I begin to see some (beginning) fruits of my labors. The pea pods I reported HERE filled out nicely… Continue Reading “MORE FUN ENCOUNTERS”