End of Summer Harvest 2015
End of summer 2015 is nearing with Labor Day weekend here. My garden is slowing down and looking a little ragged after the intense storm that we had this past weekend, the worst August storm on record for the region. This morning on my walk around the yard I snapped some photos to share with you what I’m still harvesting. Enjoy!
![Apple Green Eggplants](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Apple-Green-Eggplants.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
Every few years I grow Eggplants, this year it’s been fun to try a new variety that stays a light green color! I think I will try using them to make my Vegetarian Moussaka!
![Brussels sprouts](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Brussels-sprouts.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
You can see the baby Brussel Sprouts forming which should be ready for Thanksgiving and my Savory Autumn Salad!
![corn cob](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/corn-cob.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
My corn did very poorly this year, it never got over 4 feet tall and none of the ears formed, this one did but I didn’t find it in time and it’s over ripe. I guess I will have to buy fresh corn to make my Grilled Corn Salad!
![Green Beans](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Green-Beans.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
Green Beans never seem to fail, I have been harvesting I think since late June without any slow downs, and I don’t see them slowing any time soon. I love making my Summer Green Beans!
![Jalapeños](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Jalapeños.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
I grew all my peppers under a hot house this year and they thrived! I have harvested over 50 Jalapeños from 2 plants! More Spicy Infused Spirits coming! Also they freeze perfectly for the winter!
![Lemon Drop Peppers](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lemon-Drop-Peppers.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
I haven’t tried this pepper yet but it’s called a Lemon Drop, it’s suppose to have a citrus note to the flavor!
![mini pumpkins](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mini-pumpkins.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
Aren’t those little pumpkins so cute!
![Pickles](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Pickles.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
I tried growing my pickle cucumbers on a trellis this year, it worked pretty well, but I still had the problem of forgetting to harvest when little and they grow so big so fast!
![scotch bonnet peppers](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/scotch-bonnet-peppers.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
This is a Scotch Bonnet Chili, this is my first to ripen! They have a heat rating of 100,000–350,000 on the rating scale, a Jalapeño is 2,500 to 8,000!
![Sweet Cayenne Peppers](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sweet-Cayenne-Peppers.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
These long chili peppers are Sweet Cayenne, I will use them to make my Sweet & Spicy Pepper Jelly!
![Tomatillos](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tomatillos.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
The Tomatillos have grown great this year, but for some reason they have popped out of their husks, never had this happen before. I will pick them all to make my Green Tomato Salsa! They also freeze perfectly!
![tomatoes](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tomatoes.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
The Tomatoes are still ripening even though the plants look terrible. I had to deal with White Mildew this summer and then once the rain started the plants started turning black. I still harvest about 20-30 pounds ever few days! Lots of Canning in my future weeks.
![zucchini](https://i0.wp.com/www.shaunmyrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/zucchini.jpg?resize=660%2C880)
The Zucchini is the gardeners best and worst friend, they seem to never stop producing!