Thanks @owasco! Even down here some of those late frosts can really mess with the figs, but luckily we have quite a few varieties that will grow in this zone. Definitely keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for next year!
We've had some good squash hauls in the past, but this was most certainly a record. The Candy Roasters grow just like other pumpkins and squash in that family--they vine out like crazy. So they really don't take up a lot of bed space for us since we plant them in a low bed then just let them grow out into the yard.
Have you grown parsnips before? This is our first time trying, so we'll see how they turn out. One of my farmers at the market grows them, so at least I know if mine don't take I'll still be able to enjoy them locally! They're one of my favorites to roast!