My neighbor grows most of his veggies in a fenced in back yard, Lush plants, elaborate watering system, All rain water collected into closed barrels. Some of his stuff is hydroponic. Weeks ahead of other gardens in the same area. Come winter he’ll cover up those Tomato plants and they will last into late December. And he does not have to pay for water for his garden. Or other plants that are not edible :-)
Normally the West end of TN is in drought high heat at this time of the year. Last Fri it was 66, cold, overcast, rainy, and we were all wanting a light winter coat. Most unusual summer weather I’ve seen in 30 yrs I’ve lived here.
Climate change, don'tcha know...That warming would be welcome about now...