This summer, some volunteer squash vines emerged from the pit and I let them grow just to see what they would turn out to be. I think of compost pile-generated produce as a sort of garden catfish….clearly, these are bottom-feeder veggies.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Mutant Produce
In keeping with my granola image, I use compost to help keep my garden happily growing. In the summer, I turn a hole in the garden into a compost pit and then I have plenty of fertilizer for my plants, easily accessible for enriching the garden right next to the pit.
This summer, some volunteer squash vines emerged from the pit and I let them grow just to see what they would turn out to be. I think of compost pile-generated produce as a sort of garden catfish….clearly, these are bottom-feeder veggies.
And they look it. I'm happy to report that my hybrid squash tastes just fine, a mutant combination of zucchini and mild yellow squash guaranteed to satisfy mamas and horrify children who refuse to eat their veggies.
This summer, some volunteer squash vines emerged from the pit and I let them grow just to see what they would turn out to be. I think of compost pile-generated produce as a sort of garden catfish….clearly, these are bottom-feeder veggies.
We have a mutant vine coming from our compost heap, as well. I can't wait to see what it is. I'm thinking it's those little tiny pumpkins we planted last year.
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