the september garden ~ the final touches.

asters

kale

zinnias

eggplant and potatoes

honeysuckle

sunflowers

mums

eggplant

mums

clearing the tomatoes

squash vines - out of control!

chinese cabbage

zucchino rapicante

cosmos

black-eyed susans

carrots

cypress vine

zucchini

The September garden has steadily been giving us many vegetables to enjoy. More squash, eggplant, carrots, greens and the final tomatoes have been harvested. I have begun to clear the tomato plants, but am letting the out-of-control squash vines linger since they are still producing. What a gift to have such a long growing season! For six months, April thru September, we have enjoyed fresh greens. I do not remember such a regular supply of salads. I am glad to have planted mustard and cabbage greens, both new to me, just a handful of weeks ago. We have been enjoying these beautiful leaves paired with the kale. 

We look to actually hit the 500 pound mark soon and with continued greens and squash this looks to be doable. It is always enjoyable to see what vegetable has produced how much. To me, it is worth the minimal effort to weight the produce. 

October will be a month of final harvesting, clearing the beds and hopefully adding more structure to the garden beds so they will be that more efficient next year. 

Produce Total: 491 pounds  

Strawberries - 20 lbs.

Raspberries - 2 lbs.

Blackberries - 9 lbs.

Kale, Spinach, Endive, Brocoli Rapini, Swiss Chard, Beet Leaves, Japanese Giant Red Mustard, Chinese Cabbage Greens - 87 lbs.
Beets - 4 lbs.
Fingerling Potatoes - 10 lbs.

Norland Red Potatoes - 26 lbs.

Canela Rusett Potatoes - 34 lbs.

Yukon Gold Potatoes- 20 lbs.
Red Inchelium Garlic - 10 lbs.

Carrots - 17 lbs.

Onions - 3 lbs.

Snow Peas - 7 lbs.

Roma Tomatoes - 118 lbs.

Beefsteak Tomatoes - 25 lbs.

Cherry Tomatoes - 13 lb.

Cucumbers - 13 lbs.

Eggplant - 17 lbs.

Squash - 34 lbs.

Green Beans - 21 lbs.

Sweet Peppers - 1 lb.

Other Harvesting
Seeds: Kale, Snow Peas, Poppies, Coriander, Cosmos, Zinnias, Black-eyes Susans

Herbs: Oregano, Sage, Thyme, Mint, Parsley, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Raspberry Leaf, Dill, Cilantro, Basil, Rosemary

Cold Storage: 

Potatoes, Kale, Garlic, Onions

Freezer Storage

Tomatoes, Pickles, Strawberries, Blackberries, Snow Peas, Green Beans, Basil with Olive Oil, Cilantro with Olive Oil, Beet Leaves, Carrots, Squash