And just like that (snaps fingers) … autumn is here. Just one month ago we were inundated with fresh produce and scrambling to find ways to consume or preserve it. Today’s garden is a different story. The beginning of the end Our main season vegetable beds look downright tired. I’ve been pruning the tomatoes regularly to expose the ripening fruit to sun and air, and keep them from sending off too many new branches. Now there’s not much left, and soon we will remove the vines to make room for garlic. The potatoes have a similar ragged look; their foliage has completely dried up. The spuds are okay though, just hanging out in their containers to be harvested as we need them. The cut flower beds look horrendous, but the bees and butterflies are still having a grand time, so we’re letting them stand for a while. Still, it’s not a pretty sight, and I have to resist the temptation to start cleaning up the entire garden.
As much as I love the gardening season, I also enjoy planning for next season. Comparing end-of-season notes is a part of that -- my mind is already whirling.
Beautiful spider web photo! It looks as though you might have some green tomato chutney in the wings. Strange about the leeks, and grrr about the melons being attacked. Re the white garden: my Japanese anemones are in full bloom but they can be thugs, taking over unless they have a huge patch all their own. The artemisias are a lovely spooky white-ish grey, both Silver King and Silver Mound. I have loved following your garden from spring to autumn with you.
Thanks for joining us on this year's gardening journey, Tui. Green tomato chutney is an interesting idea -- I will keep it in mind if these last ones seem like they're not going to ripen.
Thanks for the roundup! It's fun to compare notes at the end of the season. And those leeks are wild!
As much as I love the gardening season, I also enjoy planning for next season. Comparing end-of-season notes is a part of that -- my mind is already whirling.
What a great season you had, Laura! And I love your white/green garden. It does look peaceful. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Beth! And back at ya -- thanks for visiting and joining the conversation.
Beautiful spider web photo! It looks as though you might have some green tomato chutney in the wings. Strange about the leeks, and grrr about the melons being attacked. Re the white garden: my Japanese anemones are in full bloom but they can be thugs, taking over unless they have a huge patch all their own. The artemisias are a lovely spooky white-ish grey, both Silver King and Silver Mound. I have loved following your garden from spring to autumn with you.
Thanks for joining us on this year's gardening journey, Tui. Green tomato chutney is an interesting idea -- I will keep it in mind if these last ones seem like they're not going to ripen.