Well it is that time of year when the weeds have pretty much taken over much of the garden. BUT there are many delectable items yet to harvest. My fall lettuces are luscious. There are still tomatoes and a few peppers, a row of leeks, many beets, swiss chard, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, collards and the melt-in-your-mouth Russian fingerling potatoes. Plus more squash, cucumbers and pumpkins from Vermont. Food is so precious and it appears that prices will be going up on many things this year. Many books at the library can help you get ideas for starting or improving your garden. Now is a good time to plan for next year. With grant money we purchased The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables: the 100 Easiest-to-grow-, Tastiest Vegetables for Your Garden by Marie Iannotti and Michelle Obama's book American Grown: the Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. Eating more healthy fresh food is a worthy goal and remember, starting small is fine.
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