I can’t believe how few there are left!
Out in the garden things are starting to look more scarce. You’ll be glad to hear that almost all of the summer squash has been pulled, the last of the green beans pickled, and cucumbers are done! This warm weather is greatly appreciated by the last tomatoes still left on the vine so we’re hoping they hold out for these last 2 weeks. This weeks grapes are the first we’ve harvested so there should be sweeter ones to come.
Monday was a fun day for us. We harvested early and were able to spend the majority of the day playing ‘clean up’. For the garden that meant MAJOR weed pulling and cover crop sowing. In organic farming we use open beds by planting cover crops to supply nitrogen, prevent erosion, build organic matter, and provide habitat. Right now is the time to get cover crops in before cooler temperatures greatly slow growth.
In our lives transition is in the air. Job changes, lifestyle changes, garden changes, and seasonal changes all make our life so full and abundant—we welcome to season to come!
This week you share includes:
Green Concord Grapes- These have seeds but smell intoxicating and delicious. Enjoy!
Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Eggplant
Peppers
Carrots
Chard- These large leaves work great as a wrap! Try them with a grain/cherry tomato/basil salad and feta.
Basil- It has been looking a little ‘holier’ than usual. Cool temperatures bring with them a whole new slew of pests…who doesn’t like basil?!
Summer Squash- I know you’ll be smiling as you eat this….the very last for a whole year!
Garlic
