It’s official. I’ve picked my first two pickling cukes of the year. I want it noted for the record that I did share one of the cucumbers with Rob. They were so delicious. I love cucumbers. They’ve been my favorite ever since I was a kid. My grandpa used to have a big garden every year. I remember going over there and heading straight for the garden to see if there were any cucumbers to pick.
This is the first year I am growing English or Burpless cucumbers. Here’s one starting to grow:
The cucumbers are doing really well this year and growing like crazy. We built a cucumber trellis this past weekend so they don’t overtake the entire raised garden bed.
My Green Zebra tomatoes are doing good. They should be ready soon. I can’t wait.
Congrats on the harvest.
Comment by Chicago Garden — July 30, 2009 @ 9:51 am
I am so jealous of your garden. I live in the city in a second floor apartment so too bad I can’t have a garden. I will live through your pictures. Thanks!
Comment by Vegan recipies — July 31, 2009 @ 8:59 am
Your cukes are beautiful!!!
I’ve been picking Lemon Cucumbers like crazy! They are my favorite!
My pickling cukes got a late start (i.e. I was lazy) but I have 2 tiny ones started. I can’t wait!
Comment by Selina — August 10, 2009 @ 7:39 pm
I love cucumbers too, especially fresh ones from the garden. Mmm and tomatoes too!
Comment by Judy — August 12, 2009 @ 5:52 am
Blergh, blergh, blergh & blergh!!!
Cucumbers are hideously disgusting, nasty things. I am convinced in fact, that the only reason they even exist is to torment me by lurking unseen in salad rolls as I unwittingly bite down on them!
NASTY!
*ahem* Now. Having said all that, I think your garden looks lovely.
Comment by Punkys Mamma — August 23, 2009 @ 6:00 am