little farmer girl

Grew Our Dinner for Tonight!

@DianneN (247186)

United States

July 9, 2020 8:03am CST

We returned back to Connecticut from Florida too late in the season to plant vegetables from seeds. However, I ordered a few plants from an organic farm to try my hand at farming. This is our one and only cauliflower plant. We grew it close to a wall of our house, and hubs protected it from the critters with an old window screen. It looks small in the photo, but it’s as large as my hubby’s foot! I wish I had bought more, but we will pick it and eat some of it with dinner tonight! I’m so proud of me!

I feel like a farmer.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jul 20

Good for you. I am sure the rabbits here would love that in my garden. Great job!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks! It was a miracle the screen worked for us, but the deer polished off my nearby daylillies.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@CarolDM That's what my husband says, but I have a large supply of deer repellent now, and it's doing its job. I just have to remember to use it when due.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jul 20

@DianneN Yikes, oh well they have to eat too.

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@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

9 Jul 20

That's a good head of cauliflower. You have a right to be proud. I'm sure you will enjoy it tonight. Bon Apetit!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@just4him We will save some for tomorrow and perhaps the day after. It s lot of cauliflower. lol

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks! It's huge in person. We didn't know when to pick it, but figured now was the time before it rotted on us.

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@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

9 Jul 20

@DianneN It looks ready. You'll have a lot of cauliflower for dinner.

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@LadyDuck (471992)

• Switzerland

9 Jul 20

This is beautiful, I am glad that the deer spared your cauliflower.

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@LadyDuck (471992)

• Switzerland

10 Jul 20

@DianneN I did not know that the deer are so voracious, but several myLotters are complaining that they eat everything in the garden. I am glad they do not come down from the woods here.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thank you! I never grew it before and was so happy it did so well. The screen and a rhododendron helped a lot. But the deer ate the nearby daylilies.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

@LadyDuck They are voracious eaters. Count yourself lucky!

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@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

9 Jul 20

That's a wonderful bunch of cauliflower, one of my favorite veggies! Great job, Dianne:) Yes maam you passed the 'farm-girl test' with flying colors!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

I hope it wasn't beginner's luck. I've never grown it before. We only watered it.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@kobesbuddy It was a miracle!!! You're right.

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@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

9 Jul 20

@DianneN The biggest obstacles while growing vegetables, are rodents, deer, and bugs! You jumped over that hurdle:)

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@thelme55 (77168)

• Germany

9 Jul 20

Well done. Congratulations. Next time you can buy more cauliflower plants to plant in your garden. Enjoy your cauliflower. How do you cook this?

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks!!!! I definitely will buy more, especially since I will probably be in Connecticut then. I was so pleased that it grew so well for me. For tonight's portion, I will only steam it to keep the nutrients. For tomorrow's date night, I will have to fancy it up with a recipe.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@thelme55 Is that the one I saw on Facebook yesterday? I will make that, too. It looks delicious! Enjoy!!!!!

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@thelme55 (77168)

• Germany

9 Jul 20

@DianneN That´s a good idea. Steamed veggies are healthy. I forgot, it is almost Friday again

. Time flies too fast. I will be making fruit salad for the recipe that I am going to write for the summer edition of the Filipino-German Magazine. I think this will be my dinner tonight.

Have a nice day.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

9 Jul 20

you have done well grasshopper! i can imagine your deer buddies longingly looking at your cauliflower thinking gosh i wish i was nibbling on that

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

I'm positive the deer were there. They ate my dallies instead.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

I have armored myself with deer repellent. A bit late now, but it's working.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@DianneN there is a life lesson in there somewhere I am sure. Perhaps you need a dear deer sign! (dear deer, please feel free to eat anywhere outside of this yard. The management

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

9 Jul 20

That is a beauty! I have never grown cauliflower, but have grown broccoli. Fresh is so much better than store bought.

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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@DianneN not anymore!!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@ElusiveButterfly

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks! I'm a virgin, too.

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@marguicha (223720)

• Chile

9 Jul 20

Once I was told that the most expensive veggies I ate were the ones I grew myself.

I did not mind. Your cauliflower is a beaut. I love them with homemade mayo (sometimes with a bit of crushed garlic). But a couple of days ago I cooked them too much (I like them al dente) and made fritters. Delicious.

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@marguicha (223720)

• Chile

9 Jul 20

@DianneN Bechamel sauce with grated Parmesan on top?

I even love cauliflower as appetizers (raw, marinated)

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Actually, this was less expensive than at the stores right now. Thank you! I will steal a portion of it tonight (al dente, of course) and figure out how to make them more elaborate for date night tomorrow. You gave me some wonderful ideas!!! Thanks so much.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@marguicha Oh, yum! I have had them with dips just plain raw. Now I'm going crazy! I will check out my recipes this afternoon.

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@much2say (55901)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Jul 20

You are a farmer for growing this beautiful cauliflower . . . and wow it has such gigantic leaves (can they be eaten?). Enjoy your harvest tonight!!!

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@much2say (55901)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Jul 20

@DianneN Oh yes, it is magnificent

! Ah, so you can eat the leaves . . . but it'll make a nice treat for the deer . . . just toss 'em far, far away

. Roasting?

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Are you impressed?

The leaves are ultra huge and kept me from seeing how it was growing. The leaves can be fried until crisp like kale, but I will toss them into the woods for the critters to nibble. Thanks! I'm so excited!!!!!!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@much2say Yes, roasting.

Hubs is in charge of walking far into the woods. I'm too afraid of seeing a snake.

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@toniganzon (72517)

• Philippines

10 Jul 20

You should be. I told myself that I will start my own vegetable garden the moment I get back home. But until now what I planted is only a Philippine lemon tree. And yesterday, it was already flowering and I'm excited to see little lemon soon. I don't know how to plant from seeds actually so I decided to just buy a seedling or a grown plant. But last weekend, my father in law gave us some avocados and I'm germinating two seeds. I learned from YouTube Hopefully it'll grow soon.

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@toniganzon (72517)

• Philippines

10 Jul 20

@DianneN I sure will. Danie is really a great mom. She perfectly knows how to take care of them. But when she's exhausted, she still runs to me fro a cuddle. That's why the whelping box is in the bedroom because I know Danie would still choose to be with me middle of the night.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

@toniganzon Aww, she is still a little baby herself. You are a wonderful mommy and grammy.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

You have the perfect weather and climate where you are to grow anything. Forget food! I am so excited about Danie and her little pups! I'm so glad she had an easy birth. I still can't believe that little baby actually had babies of her own!!! Please send me lots of photos when you have the time, Grandma!

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@Tampa_girl7 (50587)

• United States

9 Jul 20

I love cauliflower. How will you prepare it ?

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

For tonight's portion, I will just steam it. Not sure about tomorrow. I will have to fancy it up for date night.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50587)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@DianneN I even like it raw.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

@Tampa_girl7 Me, too, but with a dip. lol

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@wolfgirl569 (107859)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Jul 20

Great job. It looks like it grew very well.

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@wolfgirl569 (107859)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Jul 20

@DianneN Looking at the florets I can see I can tell it is good sized.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@wolfgirl569 Your my favorite farmer girl. Thanks!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thank you! It's huge!!!!

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

9 Jul 20

I love cauliflower, though nobody else does. This is a good looking head and I'm sure it will be delicious.

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

9 Jul 20

@DianneN I'm sure, that head would feed me for a week

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@gr8nana6 Probably!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks! It's a huge head, too. We will really enjoy it for a couple of days.

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@Miracle_Maya (2244)

• India

9 Jul 20

That's so cool!!

I can definitely feel your excitement and pride

Good job there! It's indeed a special feeling to cook something from your own garden! It's gonna taste extra delicious for sure

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks, Maya! I haven't gardened in years and am so excited.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

I guess I do have a touch of the farmer girl in me. I must have my father's genes. Off to check on my celery now.

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@Miracle_Maya (2244)

• India

9 Jul 20

@DianneN I know Dianne! I've seen some of your posts/responses where you had said that you're no farmer...but hey! You just proved yourself wrong and that's something to be happy and proud about!!

You did it girl!

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

9 Jul 20

yum. If I could I would grow a lot of good things like that. Much better then what the food bank is giving right now. Good eating and good for you. You done a great job.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thank you. We lucked out with it growing so well with the occasional drink of water. It's the first time we ever grew one.

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@Marilynda1225 (83062)

• United States

9 Jul 20

wow that's a beautiful looking cauliflower!! I happen to absolutely love cauliflower and nothing beats garden fresh. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks! It's a huge head in person. We are so excited, since we've never tried growing it before.

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@ShifaLk (17817)

• India

9 Jul 20

Wow... Good Ms. farmer

hehehee

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks!

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@ShifaLk (17817)

• India

9 Jul 20

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@Janet357 (75646)

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9 Jul 20

Wow look at that! Very big healthy cauliflower! I never thought it had big leaves. I love the leaves too.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thanks! The leaves are so huge. I never knew that. I did know they could be eaten, but never tried it. Do you roast yours?

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

@Janet357 We love broccoli, too. I think I love every vegetal and fruit ever grown.

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@Janet357 (75646)

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10 Jul 20

@DianneN Yes, i was going to ask you that actually if leaves were edible only that you answered it already. I am not a cauliflower eater, but I love its cousin Broccoli.

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@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

9 Jul 20

This looks very good. Yes another reason to feel proud

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

9 Jul 20

Thank you! I can't believe how well it grew. We can't wait to cut it later!

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@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

9 Jul 20

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@JohnKu (2552)

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10 Jul 20

Looking nice and healthy. You can be a good farmer if you want to.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

Thank you! I'm enjoying it if the deer don't gobble it up.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Jul 20

@JohnKu I guess you missed some of my topics.

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@JohnKu (2552)

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10 Jul 20

@DianneN Oh dear, there's deer living near your home?

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