The final harvest is nearly upon us. It has come quickly for me this year and I have much work yet to do in the garden. Last weekend I made vat-loads of pesto using every basil we planted this year. I have unearthed the thermals, have been digging about frantically for a hat with ear flaps (wondering again why I chose to live in this clime) and ( Read more... )

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I cannot believe that it is October already. How the year flies by.

October is one of my favorite months. I love the holidays that are approaching. I love apples, pumpkins and root veggies which are in season. I love sweaters and cool fall air, crisp with the crunch of multi-hued leaves and the scent of spices.

Because of the dates of our ( Read more... )