The garden is entering its period of slow decline. And while I really love perennial gardens in the fall, with their russet tones and funky seed heads, a veggie garden that’s slowed production just reinforces the fact that winter—and it’s imported produce—is right around the corner.
There’s winter gardening, of course, and soon I hope to harvest the arugula, kale, mache, Asian greens, spinach and lettuces I sowed in August. But right now, I’m in a bit of a lull, just coaxing the last few warm-season crops to maturity. I’ve still got tomatoes and beans coming off the vines, while I think the zucchinis and cucumbers are pretty much done. A few measly lettuces and beets, sowed in midsummer, are ripening now. Oh, and there’s herbs, of course, and a ton of green onions (I thought the seeds were expired, so I tipped the whole packet into the container. And, well, yeah. The seeds were most definitely not expired).
What are you harvesting now?
Nature Drunk says
I purchased six packs of organic lettuces, spinach, and chard this week but can’t put them in the ground. We have been experiencing a heat wave and I am too nervous to put the babies out in the blistering sun. It is 100 degrees today! I have to admit, I am a little envious that you have your winter garden started : ) On the bright side, my tomatoes and herbs got their second wind and I am back to preparing bruschetta daily.
meemsnyc says
What a pretty colored harvest.
Megan says
It’s so bright and beautiful! Matti’s lettuce has been making a comeback. I want to plant more veggies this year.
Karen says
Can we get a pic of the green onions you planted?
Dirty Girl Gardening says
Your beets are gorgeous! Have you ever tried making beet chips?? They are really yummy.
Andrea Bellamy says
Nature Drunk – probably a good call not to plant them til the heat wave passes. I’m having bruschetta envy!
Meemsnyc – It is, isn’t it? :)
Megan – thanks!
Karen – definitely! Watch for that to come next week.
Dirty Girl Gardening – no! But they sound delish. Do you have a recipe to share?