Dog Days of Summer are better with Cabbage

OK, I got a little lazy during the month of July.  I kept taking photos, but couldn't seem to get around to writing the blog.  And then tonight for some reason having trouble with the image quality on the uploads.  I may need to reload them.  So, don't be suprised if the two images below become clearer over the next couple of days. 

Here was our little cabbage on July 10.  

Then on July 21st just one day before the harvest.  July 22 is National Cabbage Roll Day.  Actually it is just my birthday.   But traditions need to start with someone.  I say let it begin with me.  Honestly I had only hoped that the cabbage would be able to be harvested on the 22nd.. but it worked out perfectly.  

Picked off all 6 of the nicely developed early cabbage.  The Cabbage we have been tracking all the way is closest one in this frame on the bottom.   It weighed nearly 2 lbs.   Finally destination for our little guy is to my sister-in-law who plans to make some cabbage rolls. 

We shared a smaller cabbage with our neighbors (that cabbage not shown in photos).  We share a portion of our crop every year as part of our commitment to PLANT ONE.   Formerly at PlantOne.org, now temporary located at, http://plantone.web.officelive.com/.   It is a little site I put up in 1996.  Trying to spread the idea of sharing a little bit from backyard gardens to those who could benefit, appreciate it or need it.  Please let me know if you would lie more information. 

OK.. next time I will introduce you to the next batch of cabbage.  Our late varieties are being grown for our first attempt at making sauerkraut.  Have some photos ready to go and will be documenting the cabbage as we use them.