Brrr. Here in North Carolina we just dipped into frost season. The cold, while handy for preserving your jack-o-lantern, will signal the end for all but the underground crops and hearty winter greens (collards, anyone?).
For those still hanging on to a few late season crops, it may be time to pick what you have or lose it to the weather. Personally, I’m down to tomatoes, basil, parsley and oregano. Sounds like a pesto pasta dinner is in the offing.
Along those lines, The Ethicurean has a nice post with end-of-days garden tales from various locales. Included is the reminder to can or freeze what you have to avoid the potential waste. Or you can donate your end-of-the-line excess to friends and neighbors. It’ll be like Thanksgiving come early.
I may try to grow some herbs indoors, but I’m still deciding if we have a window that gets enough light. Then again, does anything grow well next to a cozy, glowing fireplace?
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How about mustard and cress. It was grown during various Antarctic expeditions successfully.
viv in nz
Hey Jonathan, where are you in NC? We are in Raleigh. If you’re nearby we should meet up for a chat or something. My partner and I just started a blog about our quest to be more sustainable, build our own off-grid house, and start a farm. Check it out:
http://ourfarmadventure.com