Our garlic has been drying in open air racks for two weeks now. Yesterday I spent hours trimming enough garlic to fill orders at several local markets.
The hard, dry stalks went into an over sized wheel barrow.
The best heads of garlic went into boxes for delivery on Monday morning.
The less perfect heads went into a big pail, for storage in the root cellar. This will be our own garlic for the year. These taste great and the quality is still excellent, they just aren't as "magazine perfect" as those we sell, and those we plant for next year.
We began the day with a walk through an antique fair at the county fairground, then worked all afternoon. It was a beautiful day , but I was ready to rest in the farmhouse when my work was finally done.
Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you peace.
Catch up with Steve at Out on the Prairie for his stroll.
9 comments:
Hi Marcie! I bet your garlic is scrumptious!
Good girl, working so hard. I hope a restful day is up ahead!
bet you have some swallowtail caterpillars in that dill. What a charming day you had. Thanks!!!
You have been busy and I never knew what garlic had above ground..never really seen it with the branches having to take them off.
Marcie, I love your sharing
reminds me of so much I did years ago.
Take care...
It is so yummy. I am looking forward to restful days in late autumn and through the winter.
Steve, Have seen some swallowtail caterpillars on the fennel but not yet on the dill. Been watching for them! It was a nice day. Busy in a good way!
Garlic is a rewarding crop to grow. Thanks for visiting. Glad you saw something new!
Thank you, Ernestine. Loving this season in life.
Oh wow Marcie! I can smell and taste that garlic! Brilliant! Love seeing the process! Big Hugs!
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