How can this be possible??
Mornings are cool, foggy and very dew-wet, and morning forays to check on the gardens require rubber boots. On sunny days, it is noticeably later before the shadows of the trees along the eastern side of the clearing recede to allow sunlight to shine on the field garden, and it is dark by 9PM. The leaves on some trees appear to be a paler shade of green, and here and there are hints of colour other than green.
There has been no shortage of rain for the last couple of weeks, some storms rolling up, blotting out the sunshine and making a surprise attack on otherwise sunny days.
Blight is starting to show up on the tomato plants, but so far, surprisingly, no sign of powdery mildew elsewhere. The gardens are looking a bit tired, but are still producing so much food. The last patch of beans was ripped out yesterday, and buckwheat planted in it's place. The previously planted buckwheat in the garlic patch is going gangbusters.
Another bowl of green peppers to process, and lots more are sizing up, a bumper crop this summer.
and we have been enjoying a thick slice of juicy beefsteak tomato in our toasted tomato sandwiches for lunch, a treat we look forward to every summer.
The paste tomatoes are finally starting to colour up, and are picked as soon as the colour change becomes noticeable, then are boxed to continue ripening in the back porch, away from critter paws and teeth!
The last two jars of last summer's harvest came in from storage, and soon there will be enough to start processing this year's.
The pumpkins hanging on the fence are starting to colour.
Apple season is pretty well upon us, as apples have begun falling from the apple tree beside the driveway.
Apple sauce is on the immediate to-do list, as well as apple pie filling, and lots of frozen slices for winter treats.
With all the moisture of late, the woods are full of mushrooms. A couple more distinctive shapes and colours caught my attention,
but alas, I missed the flush of Black Trumpets...finding only their shrivelled remains. Peak mushroom foraging time always coincides with peak garden produce processing time!
Glorious September is here, but it is beginning with rain.
ReplyDeleteThe grey skies and extreme humidity is a strange combination. Looking forward to some sun!
DeleteThe maple behind my shed is starting to show a hit of color at the top. It always starts well ahead of the others around the yard.
ReplyDeleteOver night, the flashes of colour around in the leaves, seem to grow larger.
DeleteYou have a full garden, so much to harvest and prepare for the colder months ahead.
ReplyDeleteThe summer garden is winding down. The fall greens and carrots are coming along now.
DeleteYou have an incredible bonanza there. Almost too much, perhaps? I know how much hard work is involved but your results are impressive. And yes, the shorter days of fall are already becoming noticeable, but the heat of summer lingers on. It was twenty-six degree here yesterday.
ReplyDeleteToo many cucumbers, for sure!
DeleteIt has been very humid the last few days. When it cools down, it will be a shock to the system.