Thursday, October 31, 2024

October's Garden (2024)

 

The summer garden is finished. We didn't think summer would ever end. Normally, the hot weather breaks around the middle of September but this year it remained in the low 90s up until two weeks ago.  I am glad to see it finally go.


Everything has been either eaten or stored away deep within the pantry.  I feel safe and content and am not fretting over the future. The winter garden is out except for onions and garlic. As my neighbors were clearing their gardens and laying them to rest, we were planting again.  It has been a busy month and we are tired - very tired. 


Bill has continued to share the garden workload and has done more than I. Watching his face when he saw the large amount of food as we ingathered was thrilling.  He now understands how much it really takes to prepare for the year.  It is one thing to see a weekly basket of groceries from the store but quite another to carry a year's worth of unprocessed food into the kitchen.




It has been a rough month but well worth the work. We are both ready for a long rest. 

8 comments:

  1. Great job! I know how much work it takes. You and Bill make a great team. I'm glad you're getting cooler days. 90's is not what you want in October!

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  2. It all looks wonderful! How awesome that Bill has been able to help you in the garden--what a great guy! Remind me again . . . is it your back that's giving you fits? If so, I am sorry and I feel your pain. Hugs!

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    1. Yes. It is my back. I'm relaxing under a heating pad as I write. Everyday I'm getting a tiny bit better but it will take a little while longer. If I could ONLY stop pushing myself it would be an easier recovery. Being still drives me crazy!

      It's great we finally got a decent rain last night and I know your pasture needed it. Ours is almost bare.

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  3. Your garden is very productive and you work hard, Wishing you a relaxing winter!

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  4. It is work, but it is fulfilling work. And happy work. Love seeing the pics of it.

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  5. You deserve it, my dear! Rest up...and enjoy.

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  6. I always love seeing your garden. I'm glad you didn't get too much damage from the hurricanes that went through. We've been traveling and it's been sad to see so many trees down. Hugs, Diane

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  7. Oh, I hope your back is better after all that work. Mmm, what a joy to bring all that produce in. Wonderful! I need to get garlic & onion in to grow over the winter.

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