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Winter SquashThe winter squash took over their bed, the adjacent woodland and blueberry beds, and were turn back from crossing paths in all directions. They even attempted to enter the shed. What a mess of mildewed vines, some finishing their cycle. ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) This morning I harvested a few of the hardened off squash. Marine air this morning and they keep suggesting showers but it has been an unusually dry, hot summer with consistent 80 degree weather. ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) The bees love the blooms which are still plentiful. Sometimes there are as many as six bees in a blossom. They come early in the morning when the cool temperatures make their flight look like it is in slow motion. The bees appear to be coating themselves in pollen since some slow flyers are golden in color. Amazing. I was careful harvesting the squash so that the vines could still provide blooms for the bees. ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) Funny thing is my husband and I are not big squash eaters. I'll keep some of the butternut (we love the texture and natural sweetness hot off the grill) and one or two others, but most are going to the food bank. ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) This blog entry has been viewed 486 times
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Good looking squash Jewell. Your efforts benefited the food bank and the bees.
Those look amazing Jewell!! I am the only one that likes squash in this house, but I make an awesome 3 squash casserole that everyone eats. I could send you the recipe if you like, just send me a message. I see you have a couple of striped sweet potato squash (delicata) there too ... they are sweet and delicious!
Eleclectricgarden,, thank you. I appreciate not letting garden produce not be wasted. There is always more than just the two of us can eat. Neighbors, friends and family will only eat so much too. Lol
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