The first frost hit about a week ago and we pulled in all of the tender stuff just before. I've since been working on the root vegetables, with the dog carefully watching my every move in case a carrot happens to fall out of my pocket.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Prince of Orange potatoes!
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Oops, looks like I forgot to post last week after we returned from a short vacation to the Okanagan!
Monday, September 15, 2025
Beans, beets and tomatoes
Most of this week was spent managing the harvest and beginning to put the garden to rest. Since there is no frost expected for at least another two weeks, I've decided to leave lots of stuff to continue growing.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Apples and pesto
We're reaching the point where planting decisions are now starting to come back and haunt me.
Some of the peppers are ready enough to be incorporated in dinners.
The squash are in a race against the front. We might get this hubbard squash off.
The cucumbers were a wash out this year and I'll need to make better planting decisions with them next summer.
I also harvested enough of the basil to make some garlic scape pesto to freeze for the winter months.
Today's task is to deal with the first of the tomatoes. We're getting too many to eat but not enough to can (kind of a busy year for tomatoes in my garden) so I'm thinking of freezing them whole or chopped for later processing.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Plums, squash, tomatoes and melons
As we head into fall, the garden is hitting its stride. The sunflower patch is blooming, much to the delight of the bees. I'm hoping the cosmos will also put on a show out by the back gate.





















































