Here is what I harvested from my garden last week:
July 17
- 29 Tomatoes
- 2 Cucumbers – look at how big they are!
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce
- 2 Summer Squash
So, what did I do with all the veggies?
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Enjoyed a few garden fresh salads
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Made a HUGE batch of homemade spaghetti sauce
7 gallon-sized freezer bags full!!!
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Jarred some refrigerator pickles
Homemade Refrigerator Pickles
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1-1/3 cups white sugar
- 4 cups sliced cucumber
- 2/3 cups sliced onions
- 2/3 cups sliced bell peppers
Directions:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Boil until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes.
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Place the cucumbers, onions and bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Transfer to sterile containers and store in the refrigerator.
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Submitted a couple to the OC Fair
Largest Cucumber: 3rd Place, OC Fair
and won 3rd place! 
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Now check out what I just harvested this weekend
July 24
- 18 Tomatoes
- 6 HUGE Cucumbers
- 6 HUGE Squash
Ay yi yi!
Please send me your favorite cucumber and squash recipes – I need some ideas!
And, if you wanted to learn Tips for Organic Gardening at Home, read here.
