I finally got the last of the storage crops dealt with. Spuds are in the root cellar. Tomatoes are ripening on shelves under lights and being processed into marinara, juice, or dried. Of course we are enjoying BLT’s with the ripe tomatoes and home cured and smoked bacon. Carrots and cabbages are in big coolers going out on the deck in the day and in the house at night while the root cellar cools down. It won’t be long, it is about 42 down there. The green beans are canned up, and the peas are in the freezer. It is running around 25 in the mornings. I got all the dahlia and lily bulbs out of the pots and am waiting for them to dry a bit before storing them in the root cellar. The wheel of seasons keeps turning no matter what else happens. Comforting, that.
“The wheel of seasons keeps turning no matter what else happens. Comforting, that.”
I love that! :)
Sounds like you’re all set for the winter. Jealous of your home-cured bacon! We are getting 1/2 a hog raised by a neighbor this month. Can’t wait! :)
What location and zone? Alaska? BC?
that is poetry...
its also why I prefer living in a 4 season type area....the changes are all welcome...
spring and summer bring all consuming planning, planting, tending your garden...
fall brings wonderful harvest...
and winter, thankfully winter gives us a time for resting up and nesting....
love them all...