When the holidays are over, I’m ready for winter to be over. I’m also ready for someone to volunteer to put away the Christmas decorations…
But we haven’t really had winter here at Glover Gardens this year, at least not yet. I’m making chili today, not because it’s wintry – it’s not, it’s a lovely 65 degrees – but because last summer’s garden is still producing chile peppers. Woohoo! We’re a little unkempt and covered with fallen pine needles, but other than that, you’d think it was April here.
A little messy, a little windblown, but not wintry at all
The hydrangea thinks it’s summer
The geraniums also think it’s summer
Flowers in the foreground, the Christmas soldier in the background
Most of the summer flowers are still blooming
Pine needles belie the season, but that’s about all
It could be summer, looking at this view
So – chili it is! Click here for my recipe, whether you still have jalapeños coming out of your garden, or you’d like to warm up with a spicy, hearty one-dish meal.
I’d love to hear from you if you make this chili, or to see your recipe.
