Here in Gibsons, on the west coast of Canada, the summer of 2007 was very wet. I thought that the lack of sunshine would mean the garden would limp along very slowly, but no - it grew and grew and grew! Even though it was wet, the temperatures were mild, and so I guess this was enough to keep the plants happy. However, I hadn't planted the real sun-worshippers like tomotoes and melons because I had such a late start to the year, so maybe it would have been a different story if I had.
A few volunteer sunflowers started growing before I left for Europe. This is what they looked like when I got back:
I love sunflowers but next year the volunteers get moved to the back fence!
It is now October. I have planted two varieties of garlic. The winter veggies are looking strong and healthy. The fall rye and crimson clover have sprouted. And so, except for some more clean-up and harvesting, life in the garden is quiet. It is a time for me to reflect and to plan for next year. I never actually sold anything this year! With my late start to the year and going away right in the middle of the growing season it just never happened, but that is okay, I look on this year as an experiment. I loved every minute, (even battling the morning glory!) and can't wait for spring to come around so I can start again.
It is now October. I have planted two varieties of garlic. The winter veggies are looking strong and healthy. The fall rye and crimson clover have sprouted. And so, except for some more clean-up and harvesting, life in the garden is quiet. It is a time for me to reflect and to plan for next year. I never actually sold anything this year! With my late start to the year and going away right in the middle of the growing season it just never happened, but that is okay, I look on this year as an experiment. I loved every minute, (even battling the morning glory!) and can't wait for spring to come around so I can start again.
