Today, I went out to the garden with the intention of watering it again. Its been really dry here over the past several weeks. Its been as dry now as it was wet before. So, now, instead of complaining about not having enough sunny days to get the plants growing, we don’t’ have enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where’s the win in that?
the peas grew despite the lack of water
You’d think that there might not be one. However, my garden did actually get established this year, and the soil got tilled better than it had last year, so I had a better start, despite the cold nights in June.
I doubt that we'll get peppers. The flowers are pretty.
tomatoes are small this year
Over the summer, I’ve shown you some of what we’ve been doing in the garden and what we’ve been harvesting. I must say that we’ve been luckier this year with carrots than last year, as they actually grew – some of them did, anyway. We’re having some in our hodge-podge today.
the veggies to be cooked and heated in milk and butter
It looks like the corn will be ready soon for harvest. Its been planted over time, so there should be some getting ready over time as well. The potatoes have been delicious, although small. The Colorado Beetles have had a field day eating, er stripping, the leaves, though. Between their munching and the lack of rain, the potatoes have been smaller than expected overall, bit very tasty nonetheless.
wilting potato plants. the beetles ate a lot of the leaves
We’ve had peas and yellow beans galore, though, and the swiss chard that did actually grow has been good as well. I cut it off and the stalks keep shooting up! Our cabbages have been chewed at a bit by slugs and caterpillars but not too badly. They’re still coming along, so they might prove to be a nice meal filler for some time to come. I have 2-1/2 in the fridge and 3 or 4 left in the garden.
this cabbage is just starting to fill out
corn showing dark silk
The broccoli is pretty much done for and I don’t know if the cauliflower will grow at all. I don’t think we had enough rain and the temperature was way too hot for it. The brussel sprouts are finally showing a small increase in size, though. Overall, its been good, since I haven’t really weeded or watered this garden. 
brussel sprouts finally showing
The green onions are just about big enough. The white ones are still growing.
looks tasty
You must have really good dirt.
The assortment of veggies in that hodge podge pic look really good. Are they all from your garden? Also, care to share the rest of the recipe? Is it like soup when it’s done? I wouldn’t have thought to put milk in it.
Yes, they are all from our garden. What’s in this one is small potatoes (you can cut up a bigger one, of course), carrots, peas, green beans, and yellow beans. Its good with broccoli in it, too.
You can boil/steam you veggies as normal. Some people like to put chicken stock in instead of water. I don’t usually bother. When they’re pretty much cooked the way that you like them, drain the water (and put it on your flower bead after its cooled
). Pour in some milk and a blob of butter with some salt and pepper. Do it to your own taste.
If you use chicken stock, I’d suggest leaving it with the veggies and adding cream instead of milk.
And, enjoy!
That sounds like something even I can do. But this vegetarian won’t be adding no chicken stock either…lol.
Do the kids eat this as well? I wouldn’t have touched it with a 10 foot pole when I was their age.
p.s.,
I just noticed the change to your blog name. Not how you thought it would be? That would be an interesting post. Get writing.
The kids love Hodge Podge. They’re actually pretty good with veggies. Abby would rather eat veggies than meat any day.