2011 Garden Wars: Week 7

RIP, Scott Pharr. But, let’s be honest, we’re better off without him anyway! Amiright! JK JK, buddy.

August 3, 2011; 6:00 AM • by RVANews staff

RIP, Scott Pharr. But, let’s be honest, we’re better off without him anyway! Amiright! JK JK, buddy.

So here we are. Our final two competitors await final, bloody battle. Who will survive? Whose blood will spill and water the victor’s garden? WHOSE CUISINE WILL REIGN SUPREME? Wait…

Anyway, on to voting!

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Ryan Smartt

Fortunately, much of my yard avoids direct sunlight all day. Which probably explains how these Knockout Roses have managed to maintain their delightful prettiness.

The summer of the Magical Mystery Squash continues. This guy appears to be a butternut squash. Which I plan to roast with some onions, puree, mix with homemade chicken stock, then add some cinnamon and nutmeg. Simple butternut squash soup, people. I don’t care if it’s a KADRILLION DEGREES OUTSIDE.

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Sarah Milston

The herb garden is going wild–lead by the four varieties of mint I have planted. Some people hate mint because it can be invasive, but I love it. I add it to veggies, soups, cookie, and liquids! I especially love mint simple syrup. Add a bit to iced tea, bourbon, gin…magic. Summer in a glass.

The trellis is a toddler friendly area. Lily Jaymes dances, plays peak-a-boo, and hides all around the trellis without trampling veggies (I currently have a plant graveyard from all the “accidents”). The squash, cucumber, and beans are very happy to have taken flight. Here she is pointing out a new squash.