It’s officially fall now – and the leaves are starting to show their “other side” of color. Last week we dodged the season’s first front that speckled the country side around our home (for once the slight breeze we get on our hilltop was a blessing). All the tubers are dug – the tomato fence is down – and most things that were green are now shades of mildew and brown… the garden is quite done. So over the next few weeks the remnants of a successful harvest will be turned into the ground and the soil will be laid to rest before being called upon again next spring.
We had a terrific crop this year – but it’s still difficult to acknowledge the natural cycle of things and recognize that the cold weather is coming. We really enjoyed our first full summer at the new house.
That said – there’s plenty to share about the fall and the preparations we have to make leading through the changing seasons.

Frost Protection

We spent a big chunk of Memorial Day weekend getting all the 100+ plants out of the 1 gallon pots and into the ground… and now tonight – for the second night in a a row – we spent a bunch of time getting the plants back into the pots (sorta)… it looks like we are growing rows of black plastic 1 gallon pots!
Last night the frost (yes, May 27th FROST) was pretty heavy – but for the most part the plants fared well…
Tonight looks to be about the same – the sky is clear and the wind is non-existent.
Here’s to hoping the pots and bags protect the transplants for one more day! I have to think this is the end of the frost for the season.