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A number of years ago, I had purchased some okra, dried it, and painted santa faces on it. But, it was a bit of a disappointment. I purchased the largest fresh okra I could find, but after drying it, I ended up with a lot of tiny Santas. This past summer I grew okra for the first time. I harvested them before they got large and tough, but a few of them got away from me and were inedible. So I thought I would try the Santa ornaments again. This time they were a success! A few of the Santas are 10″ long.
Okra in the garden
Drying the Okra
Santa Okra
Santa
Shared at: Homestead Barn Hop
those are absolutely adorable!!!! i love them! you seriously amaze me with your creativity
Thank you, Leah! I enjoy this like you enjoy writing!
Again, with the creativity! I want one!
I did not make this up, so I can’t really claim the creative title. They are quite easy to make. Wish we could get together and make a few!
That is the coolest thing! How long do they last–the Santas? And the okra in the garden was just beautiful!!
Thanks, Jennifer! As long as the ornaments are stored in a dry location, they should last indefinitely. The little ones I made 8 or so years ago still look like new.
Oh! That is so amazing! I can’t wait to grow okra this year!!
The only problem is that the okra is so good that you may never save any for Santas. It was only because 4 of them got too large that I didn’t eat every last one! The variety I grew is a Russian Red Okra but the green variety should be just as good.
The red variety is so pretty. I heard it has to be really hot for okra to grow. We’re in south GA this year so it shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve never grown it before but my mom used to when we were little. We used to pick it when we were little before school in the field. I remember the moldy dew got on my school jeans and I was so grossed out!
Oh, I’m sure okra will thrive in GA! I’m in NE Pennsylvania. We live at a higher elevation and Spring comes two weeks later than in the valley just 10 minutes away. But we have a bit of a micro-climate next to our garage. It is south facing and the garage holds the heat and protects it from wind. The okra loved that spot! Sounds like your mom provided some good memories for you!
The garage spot sounded perfect. Are you going to grow it again this year?
My husband is from Pennsylvania! Latrobe.
I definitely will grow it again. It is honestly the most beautiful vegetable I’ve ever grown, and we just love eating it, especially grilled. Looks like we are in the opposite corners of the state! My husband and I both grew up in Scranton and we haven’t moved far. Does he still have family there?
ALL his family is there but his parents. We know Scranton from The Office! We’re big fans, espcecially when it snows on the show!
He wants to know if you’re Steelers fans. Ha!
My husband is absolutely a Steelers fan! My son even has a terrible towel. LOL. It’s funny to see Scranton scenes in the opening of The Office. And, of course, they mention local businesses, etc. I rarely watch TV, though, and haven’t see it at all this season.
From one terrible towel holder to another–Have a wonderful Christmas!
Awww. Kindred spirits! HaHa. Merry Christmas to you!