Preparing the Fall Garden

It's hard to think about all the Fall veggies to plant when it's 95F out! Another hot day in Eugene, there truly hasn't been enough this summer, in my opinion! I wish the summer to continue, but I also know that if I don't get some fall veggies in the ground now I will lose my chance.

Parts of the garden look like a wild weed jungle... I've let some of the plot go knowing that I will be covering it all up with cover crops for the winter. My mother visited the garden with me today. She reminded me that the reason why I have so many weeds is because my soil is in good condition. Ahhh ha! There it is. A great excuse to use when you are embarrassed by the amount of weeds in your garden. Thanks mom!

Today I planted some Chidori Kale, from starts, a beautiful purple Kale.

Some Peacock Purple Broccoli/Kale, that's right! I got some starts from Log House Plants. It is a Broccoli plant with Kale leaves! I'm very excited to check out this best of both plants Fall crop.

Another round of Southern Comet Broccoli Starts. So that I can have a continual harvest of Broccoli as long as possible!

Today's Harvest:

A very large bag of Hops! It's smelling up my kitchen as they dry to put in a batch of beer soon!

Loads of Winterbor Kale, yumm my favorite! I don't think it is possible for me to get sick of Kale.

A few Portofino Zucchini  and Papaya Pear summer squash.

Some All Red Potatoes, I have been "storing" them in the ground.

Tarragon, Stevia, Mint, Basil and  Shiso to dry and save for seasonings.

And a few more beets, I'm almost done with all my beets! I can't believe it.

The summer days with fresh veggies every night are my favorite!

I've also been planning more of a container garden at my house, since I have moved and now live with a sunshine filled deck!

Happy Gardening to you all!