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| black-eyed Susan vine |
Autumn is here to stay for a while,
as we are enjoying cooler mornings and
mild afternoon temperatures.
Subtle signs of change are being noticed,
like more shades of orange, yellow and umber.
There are a handful of others still attached to the vine,
so it looks like soup will be on the menu this winter.
It looks like some naughty chook was trying to sample this one.
underneath the row cover.
The insect netting was swapped out for the
winter covers, although we haven't yet had a frost.
I'd rather be ahead of the game.
and they will be picked and added to our modest harvest.
I think I'd like to sprout some of these,
as I've never tried sprouting this particular bean before.
This is a fun plant to grow and I plan
to seed a lot more of it next spring.
These are a staple in my diet.
as well as feed the chooks.
They love greens and would eat it all if not
for the row covers preventing their foraging in the bed.
although it took a bit longer than usual.
I reinjured my back last week,
so I am having to move very slowly at certain tasks.
The hardware cloth placed on top
prevents our scratching chooks from digging up my hard work.
Once it germinates, a small fence will be placed instead.
Each morning and evening allows them time to
forage, scratch, dustbathe and strut their stuff.
They truly bring my heart peace.
This white wire basket (turned upside-down),
allows them to snack on lettuce or kale
without digging up the plants.
These were repurposed from a rack someone was
throwing out.
create small bouquets for inside.
These dahlias are so delicate,
and they make a nice addition to our indoor space.
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| zinnias and tithonia |
The wooded area behind our house is beginning
to change. Most of the trees are deciduous,
so our privacy diminishes in the winter.
The bare trees act as lovely sculptures.
Hopefully, next time I post,
there will be an abundance of color to show you.
May you enjoy this gift of a day!
Your flower beds are so pretty. I'm sorry about your back, and hope it heals quickly. We eat a good bit of chickpeas too, and your growing them intrigues me. We may have to give it a go too. They're so yummy. Fresh lettuce is one of my favorite garden gatherings.
ReplyDeleteI would love hear about your chick pea growing next season.
DeleteThankfully, an x-ray showed no fracture in my back, so I am healing slowly.
Always glad to hear from you!
I planted garlic today. Our chickens dug them all up last year. This year they are in a fence. No free ranging.
ReplyDeleteThe things we need to do to get a good harvest! Glad you got your garlic in. May your harvest be abundant!
DeleteSorry to hear you reinjured your back take it as easy as you can so you will recuperate quickly! I hate to ask - it sounds silly, but you have so many things like the chickpeas and the potatoes just now blooming - are you able to grow throughout the winter? I need to follow your lead. The garden just didn’t produce this year and part of my heart just wasn’t in it. I’m trying to deep clean things and that seems to chip away at my days. But winter is for dreaming of next year! Take care of yourself - Put your feet up today!
ReplyDeleteI don't grow year round, though there may be folks who do in this area, which is zone 8a. I just threw the potatoes in the bed on a whim, but we've had a mild October, so maybe we'll get a crop. The chickpeas are an experiment, since I've never grown them, so we'll see how it does. I don't grow an enormous amount of my own food, but whatever I harvest is a blessing. I also think it's important to network and find local organic farmers to support, as I don't want to grow everything myself. Do what brings you the most satisfaction.
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