Wednesday, June 2, 2010

You say Potatoe, I say.......


My daughter in law Casi was so thrilled to see that there actually were potatoes growing under those plants, i'm so glad to have somebody else around who appreciates my efforts!! Here is the first batch we pulled up, a little too soon, so there were many small ones but the ones most recently are coming up bigger. I am trying to leave them in the ground and not pull them until we use up the ones we have out but at some point I am going to have to get out there and get the rest in before the bugs eat them. I have to figure out the best way to preserve some of them. Any suggestions?

18 comments:

  1. Red taters, our favorites! We always keep ours in my MIL`s basement in open crates but covered with a towel. They seem to stay well down there.

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  2. I keep mine in a box in the kitchen and they stay real well. I don't have a ton of them however. I love red po-tat-toes!! Cook up with onions!! yum. ...debbie

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  3. Potato Bliss, dusty red, and fresh from the garden. How wonderful is that.

    I appreciate your potato's from afar.

    Great job Laura!

    Happy Day, Happy Harvest, and Happy Eating!

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  4. Afternoon Mam',

    I can't remember where I found the picture but here is a link with some information!

    http://www.flowers-cs.com/artichoke.html

    Thanks for stopping by! :))

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  5. Great harvest! I bet they are delicious. I can imagine how exciting it is to see those come up out of the ground. I haven't grown potatoes yet but hope to next year. Best wishes on your 2010 harvests!

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  6. They look great, I LOVE red potatoes fried in olive oil with fresh rosemary. Yum!!

    So glad to hear you're reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, it sure is an eye opener isn't it? I wish more people would read it. I push it whenever I can! : )

    I agree our farmer is probably doing his best to make a living but our planet can only take so much abuse and then we're all in trouble.

    Be well ~Andrea~

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  7. Mmmmm.... LOVE taters & homegrown are the BEST! They seem so much lighter & fluffier (we made mashed with the small batch we got last year). We did white taters & they are so much whiter than the ones in the store. YUM!

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  8. Those potatoes look delicious! Living in the desert doesn't provide much opportunity for gardening of any sort unless you want to compromise your water supply - it's difficult enough just keeping up with the trees. You are doing a wonderful job - how rewarding!

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  9. As far as preserving your potatoes, I'd just suggest keeping them in a cool place--not in plastic bags, though. You probably know that already. I think the best is just to eat them and enjoy--share the surplus with neighbors or older people on fixed incomes.

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  10. Potato's Yum!!! They are so versatile. I love small red potato's steamed in my steamer with a lil bit-a-butter! ~Jen

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  11. Last year I cooked mine like usual (boil, drain and add salt, butter, parsly) then I froze in quart size bags. To warm, I just put them in a dish while frozen and put them in the oven as I was cooking something else. I would then add more butter and maybe shredded cheese. We had the last pack a week ago. I just dug 1/3 of my crop last weekend and will do the same with all of these. Last year I think I practiced on a bag first. You may want to try this and freeze a week, then thaw and see how you like them.

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  12. I love potatoes. I could enjoy them every day! Kudos growing your own. Do they really taste differently from store-bought? I know most produce does but potatoes?

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  13. Well...you can send some my way...they look great!! LOL It's been so wet and cool here that everything is way behind.

    Robin's got a great idea..I'll try that.

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  14. Thinking of you and the homestead. Quick stopover to say hi and hope you are have a good weekend. :)

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  15. Stopping by to wish you a Happy Fourth of July. Hope you are enjoying the bounty from your garden and homestead.

    Squeeze in some rest for yourself. I know you are covered up with busy! :)

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  16. Hello again. Miss seeing you in here. Hope you are well and happy.

    Take care of you! Come see us when you can! :))

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  17. Well darlin', I hope you are doing well with the homestead, and life, and busy and all that....is all.

    Stop in when you have a minute!

    Sending blessings, Sandi

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  18. So glad to hear a shout from you. Take care of you and speak when you are ready. Just like to know you are okay! :) No pressure!

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