Nerdin Gardens: Size Isn't Always Important

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Nerdin Gardens: Size Isn't Always Important

 

Bountiful harvests are the result of cultivating, tilling and careful planting that goes into the garden at the start of the spring season in Nerdin Gardens. Though growth has slowed, we are still pulling fresh fruits and vegetables almost every day.

 

So far, we have picked zucchini, crook neck squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, onion chives, garlic, sage, jalapeño peppers, bell peppers, red peppers, strawberries, asparagus, green beans and snow peas and more.

 

Production was enough to can a couple hundred jars of pure deliciousness, from sweet chili sauce (my mother-in-law’s recipe), zucchini relish, jams galore (peach jalapeño, apricot, strawberry), stewed tomatoes, almonds for future use. 

 

The grapes and muscadines are almost ripe and it's a trick to keep the birds from enjoying them before we do. Mike and I are thankful every day while watching our garden grow. Fall is upon us and the end of season draws near but as long as it continues to feed us, we will give the plants the deserved attention!

 

It’s not always the size of the harvest that matters, it is the intentional effort, daily care and follow through that determines sweet success. 
~ Wanda Kubat-Nerdin in Nerdin Gardens

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Comments (18)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

You sure do know how to title a post for click-bait Miss Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

I will say, that when it comes to things like peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and other veggies and some fruits, I look the the smaller or smallest ones. In that case, size does matter to me. 

Sep 24, 2023 09:50 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Understandable, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist. We use all sizes of zucchini, the smaller ones for fresh salads and the larger ones for homemade relish and breads. Cherry tomatoes for Caprese Salad Skewers with fresh Basil & Mozzarella and the larger ones for sandwiches and burgers. We enjoy them all!

Sep 24, 2023 10:22 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information, and I have grown a few of those BIG ZUCHINIs in the past. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend. Bill

Salvatore Arizona Elite Properties.

Sep 24, 2023 11:07 AM
Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Your gardens are quite productive and could well require a full-time person to maintain them.

Sep 24, 2023 04:08 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nerdin Gardens did not disappoint us this summer!  Wanda, I am in awe of what you and Mike produce, including the canning you do. 

Sep 24, 2023 04:31 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

They are very versatile, Bill Salvatore - East Valley and the recipes are endless on their use!

Sep 24, 2023 06:23 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Mike spends a lot more time doing the yard work than I do after his day job and he absolutely loves it, Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754. It truly shows as well!

Sep 24, 2023 06:24 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Have enjoyed that this growing season. I made fresh crook neck and basil soup last night and we ate it again tonight for dinner, Kathy Streib. It is simply delicious!

I've said it before but if we lived closer, you would definitely get a share.

Sep 24, 2023 06:27 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

oh boy catchiest title I have seen on AR:) now with that said I had a hard time readjusting my thinking and reading, I am sure Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  would agree with me:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 11:13 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

So much deliciousness in the Nerdin garden!  I am glad that I got to see the operation with my own two eyes!

Sep 25, 2023 04:42 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

How wonderful! I love that you have so much produce to can/save. I have to spend some time in the next day or two freezing/saving some of my stuff too.

Sep 25, 2023 05:07 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not kiss and tell Endre Barath, Jr. 

I will neither confirm nor deny your allegation. 

 

Sep 25, 2023 08:22 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Glad you enjoyed the post, Endre Barath, Jr. and got Kathleen's attention as well!

Sep 25, 2023 02:16 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Tomorrow, am making homemade split-pea soup to have some now and freeze the rest for future use, Brian England. I have enjoyed creating food storage that comes from Nerdin Gardens, made fresh!

Sep 25, 2023 02:17 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

It is so rewarding when using what is home grown to make a difference, Kat Palmiotti! Hope you're able to put a lot away!

Sep 25, 2023 02:18 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

And I am not asking, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist! LOL

Sep 25, 2023 02:19 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I know you are a woman with wisdom Miss Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

I thought of you today while I was at Whole Foods choosing my zucchini.  

Sep 25, 2023 02:23 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Happy shopping, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist. I made the most delicious squash soup the other night and will be making more tomorrow. Enjoy yours!

Sep 25, 2023 02:29 PM