the colourful season

Posted on January 25, 2013 by cityhippyfarmgirl

So many good things are in season at the moment-summer really is the season of colourful plenty.

Delivered vegetable boxes are colourful and full of things that challenge my culinary skills, (yes, that still includes beetroot…)

My window boxes are cheery, and garden growings include an abundance of chilli this year. My teeny tiny potted garden is happy to grow chilli, and I’m happy that it’s happy to do that! The rosemary is also happy, which really does make a difference to a pan of roasting potatoes. (Also makes a well scented haven for any critters that decide to take up residence.)

Tomatoes, look I still get ambitious but they really don’t work for me in pots. Needs a whole lot more sun than I can offer them and when they finally do decide to give it a crack, some overly confident grub usually marches in at the crucial moment.

Some other seasonal goodies to look out for at this time

* plums, peaches, passionfruit

* broccoli, basil, beans

*potatoes, peas and onions

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Where ever you are, what are you enjoying this season?

45 thoughts on “the colourful season”

cravesadventure on January 25, 2013 at 6:08 am said:

Beautiful Captures – Has me thinking of Spring:) Have a Great One!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Renee, have a great weekend too.
  
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Alice on January 25, 2013 at 6:14 am said:

So jealous. Maybe in 4 or 5 months I will join you in yummy things.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:
  
  That time seems to come around so quickly Alice. Enjoy your cool weather.
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on January 25, 2013 at 6:16 am said:

Beautiful post, Brydie! Those chillies are hot! Ours are still growing from the seed you sent me, thank you! 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:32 pm said:
  
  They are warm aren’t they. One small one is enough to warm up a dish. Mr Chocolate didn’t chop it fine enough the other day when cooking- 3 glasses of water later…it was all good.
  
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Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2013 at 6:52 am said:

I am in Italy enjoying winter…fennel, cavolo nero, clementines…and delicious cold, misty days.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  Beautiful Debra. Winter in Tuscany is incredibly tempting.
  
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Richard Elliot on January 25, 2013 at 7:45 am said:

In winterly London I’m enjoying celeriac, swede, parsnips, potatoes carrots.

Oh how I miss the wonderful fresh peaches….

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:36 pm said:
  
  We are in peach abundance at the moment. I don’t go for the white ones but the yellow ones are lovely. Enjoy that London winter Richard.
  
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Wendy on January 25, 2013 at 8:03 am said:

My balcony herb garden is flourishing with basil, coriander, chives, dill and parsley…but nothing, and I mean nothing, seems to do as well as the robust mint which happily threatens to overtake my walkway. So I’m enjoying mint in my water, mint in my salads, mint in my fruit salads – I’m absolutely minting it!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:38 pm said:
  
  No critters eat your mint Wendy? Oh I’m envious. My mint just gets to a happy place and then something eats it all a couple of nights. Drives me crazy.
  
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spree on January 25, 2013 at 8:40 am said:

In damp and rainy and foggy Oregon we’re enjoying kale and spinach and sweet potatoes and yams and butternut squash and seeing the colorful fragrant bounty of Southern Hemisphere gardens like yours Brydie! Ahhh you lucky girl, enjoy!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  I will Spree, and when it’s Sydney’s turn to be cooler weather, I’m sure I will be squishing my face up against the screen over your summer goodies 🙂
  
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Misky on January 25, 2013 at 9:03 am said:

Snow, slush, cold and grey here. We’re enjoying soups, and bread, and cosy jumpers!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:44 pm said:
  
  Misky, Sydney never gets snow, so I can’t help but be a little envious of anyone that gets it cold enough for it to snow. A top of 16 in Sydney in the depths of winter, really is as cold as it gets.
  
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  - Misky on January 25, 2013 at 10:06 pm said:
    
    16 is about average for a summer day here! 🙂
    
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Rose on January 25, 2013 at 9:07 am said:

A question Brydie: Photo 2 is cooked beetroot, pea sprouts, sesame seeds and …? What sort of dressing did you use please?

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:45 pm said:
  
  It is indeed as you say Rose 🙂 Olive oil, balsamic vinegar dressing for this, although I think a mayo type one would have done as well.
  
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  - Rose on January 28, 2013 at 11:25 am said:
    
    Thank you!
    
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on January 25, 2013 at 9:12 am said:

Beautiful and very colorful images with the promise of things to come here in a few months. All that bounty makes for a very happy time of year, doesn’t it? Your site looks great, BTW.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks Betsy. It was definitely time for a change.
  
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heidiannie on January 25, 2013 at 9:14 am said:

Enjoying dreaming about spring- planning the garden, planting the seeds, watching the sprouts- eating lots of winter squash (acorn, butternut), frozen corn and green beans from last summer’s crop- making potato/leek soup and baking a pizza.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:47 pm said:
  
  All sounds good Heidi! I’m sure the boys would happily eat pizza every night of the week if I let them.
  
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theintolerantchef on January 25, 2013 at 9:26 am said:

Lovely photos indeed! I have been thinking of getting a veggie box delivery over winter- I like the idea of veggie surprises 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:49 pm said:
  
  I’ve come and gone with the box a bit over the last couple of years, but for the moment it’s still convenient for me to get it delivered. It certainly makes cooking a little easier as meals are based around what is in season and given to me, rather than what I’m deciding to buy. I do like a surprise veggie that challenges me, especially the winter ones!
  
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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on January 25, 2013 at 10:00 am said:

Ahhh I wish I had a garden (and also a green thumb!) 😛 We’re madly enjoying all of the stone fruit this summer-those sweet white peaches are gorgeous!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  Green bountiful kitchen garden, full of an abundance of seasonal good things. Climbing vines, weighted fruit trees, roaming chooks, sleeping root vegetables and rampant strawberries…*sigh* I wish I had a proper garden too!
  
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Bam's Kitchen on January 25, 2013 at 10:43 am said:

Gorgeous photos and closeups! I know you are making the people waist deep in snow a bit envious of all of your spring fresh delights… LOL

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 9:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks Bam, the colourful season is an easy one to take pictures of 🙂
  
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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on January 25, 2013 at 12:36 pm said:

You have such beautiful colors here, Brydie! I wish it was growing season here.. well, who am I kidding, my gardening skills leave much to be desired! xx

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:
  
  Barbara you have beautiful white, white and white going on at the moment. Beautiful snow pictures at the moment!
  
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Only Ruby on January 25, 2013 at 1:13 pm said:

Our soil is longing for rain! The grey cracked earth almost sparks when the blade of my spade or hoe hits it. Mid summer here, and I am very excited about autumn getting nearer each day. Will start collecting manure, straw and compost to build my garden beds for a lush and vibrant veggie garden! Look out friends, leafy greens and crunchy veg coming your way!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 10:03 pm said:
  
  There has been hardly any rain, for it seems such a long time here too. Hope some rain comes your way and spreads a little magic on that veggie garden Ruby.
  
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Kari @ bite-sized thoughts on January 25, 2013 at 8:56 pm said:

My garden is just a wee bit burnt. I am hoping the tomatoes may recover but even with shade cloth over them, I fear they are going to hang on but never give me fruit. I’m sorry to hear yours have the opposite problem!

Your pictures here are beautiful 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 25, 2013 at 10:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kari, I’m having fun with the camera at the moment. So much to learn.
  
  Tomatoes…sigh, there is one hanging on for dear life. Stay with me little fella, stay with me.
  
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kim on January 26, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:

What are we enjoying this season? – in the garden we have basil, zuchini , and oodles of tomatoes ( which are presently sitting in the slow cooker making a pizza sauce). Our fruit trees have been too dry to fruit mostly as we haven’t been able to keep the water up to them – so we have been getting a fruit box delivery from the local organic shop .

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Mariana on January 26, 2013 at 9:10 pm said:

Mangoes, mangoes and more mangoes. I can smell them as I type; a huge tray sits on my table. I can honestly say, I’m over them for this season; they were so abundant this year it was ridiculous.
Your photo’s are great Brydie; looks like you’re getting the best from your features on the camera.

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My Kitchen Stories on January 26, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:

I have nothing in the garden but burnt grass. I walked out to the clothes line last week and burnt my feet….. on grass! I love those photos and your love for life

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Tammy on January 27, 2013 at 4:44 am said:

First photo is beets or salad turnips?

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 28, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:
  
  Hi Tammy, first pic is of radishes, I’m not sure if they are also known as salad turnips?? They are similar anyway.
  
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gourmetgetaway on January 27, 2013 at 8:08 am said:

I love my garden too! I have most of the veges you have photographed but yours certainly look to be doing better than mine. Although my beetroot is rather large. Definitely time to pick!
Gorgeous blog:) Happy 3 years too 🙂

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kaaikman on January 28, 2013 at 12:37 am said:

We’re eating lots of tomatoes, grapes, watermelon, plums, and mangoes. Just discovered your blog, and love it! xK

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Tammi on January 30, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:

That beet salad sure looks tempting. Do you grow solely in pots?

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on January 30, 2013 at 8:30 pm said:
  
  I do unfortunately, and usually it’s hit and miss. That one tomato survived though and was picked today 🙂
  
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