Isn't this a fantastic specimen of squash? I found it on Martha Stewart's blog, in her Halloween photo collection. She has all sorts of gorgeous pumpkins and squash (but of course, could you expect any less?) in the most amazing colors and shapes.
I really miss being able to grow squash and other colder weather vegetables here - when I was a kid we always had a huge garden with a large squash patch, and I loved watching the squash evolve from blossom to green ball to its full, ripe and glorious finish. When we move to Virginia I sure hope there's room in our backyard for a little vegetable garden, I simply can't wait to grow veggies again, and I look forward to teaching my kids the art and joy of cultivation.
WHOA! That's really different! I picked squash yesterday, time to make soup!
Posted by: Rachel | October 07, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Hey! I just came across your blog. You have amazing sewing skills! Your little girls dresses are adorable :) I actually bought my first pattern to make a skirt the other day for my little girl. We will see how it turns out :) Anyway, great blog! Oh and I discovered that you live in Hawaii! My husband and I are taking our first trip there the first week of November. Neither of us have been and have NO idea where to start planning for things to do! Aaaah!
Posted by: Tara | October 08, 2008 at 07:42 AM