why you should garden

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[Stryder50]

Well, we've harvested the tomatoes, sign of blight a few days ago so ripped 'em out. 100+ pounds of green ones in paper bags to ripen in next few weeks.
Have also turned many of the ripe tomatoes into pasta sauce, and some were dried.
Some tomatillos harvested into green salsa sauce, many more still on the vine.
Most cucumbers also harvested and pickled, but more still maturing on vines.
Pulled garlic about a month ago, set it to dry.
About half of the peppers have been picked and used, but many more still going pending first frost.
Speaking of which, the kale is waiting for frost, supposedly enhances the flavor.
First crop of figs picked over a month ago, but second crop not growing much and likely won't mature, it's getting too cool now.
Did harvest the kiwi berries a couple of weeks ago, and have processed.
Most beans have been picked also.

Still, quite a few items, like squash, beets, sweet potatoes, etc. still to be picked, once growth is done. Same with the apples and pears.

Soon will have to do this;

The Easiest Ways to Nurse Your Garden Soil Back to Health This Winter​

Whether your soil has structural problems or it's lacking in nutrients, you can nurse your soil back to health over the winter.

The Easiest Ways to Nurse Your Garden Soil Back to Health This Winter

It's easy to think of soil as mere dirt, but it’s so much more complicated than that. If you garden, both the structure and nutritional content of your soil is the most influential factor in the success of whatever you plant. Here's how to nurse it back to health over the winter.

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[Stryder50]

Something we'll have to try next year. If it grows well in the East, should do so here.

Foraging for America’s Forgotten Fruit​

A guide to finding, prepping, and enjoying the pawpaw.​

Foraging for America's Forgotten Fruit

A guide to finding, prepping, and enjoying the pawpaw.

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[Stryder50]

We have many of these growing in our garden also;

Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Cabbage Are All Varieties of a Single Plant Species​

How one plant can be so many foods.

Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Cabbage Are All Varieties of a Single Plant Species

How one plant can be so many foods.

getpocket.com

 

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[Stryder50]

At least 7 of these 10 we grew this year. Wife keeps track of such things. We grew some types not shown.

10 Best Tomatoes In The World​

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