Winding Down

We are now in that harvest/turning from Summer to Autumn period in the garden.  While we are still getting plenty of goodies from the garden, most of the plants are showing signs of decline.  The tomatoes are mostly finished, though we have gotten plenty of fruit.

(We did have what appeared to be a blight attack the tomato plants)

The beans continue to produce and we are finding it hard to keep up with them.  And they have been wonderful this year - compared to the previous couple of years it has been a great pole bean year for us.

The squash plants are long gone, but the nasturtiums are quickly filling in.  And there are a few monster radishes in there too - and of course, the mint is doing well.

The basil is ready for harvest.  Pesto time!  And the Cosmos is finally flowering profusely.

The carrots are coming along though I still don't hold out much hope for the harvest.

We finally cured and processed our onions for storage.  A mere 20 some pounds this year, close to 40 pounds last year.

At home, our morning glories are taking over the front porch.

And on a side note:

The past 2 weekends we have gotten in day hikes in the Evans Notch area of the White Mountains.  Baldface Mountain 2 weeks ago and last week, Blueberry Ridge.  This is the best time of year for hiking in New England.