Episode 21: Ripen the fruits you have

In this episode . . .

Shift in the seasons. Time to top tomatoes. A minor squash victory. Focus on ripening he fruits you have. Compost bin fungi and other surprises. Gardening as act of faith.

Specific plant varieties mentioned: Blue Kuri squash, Cosmos Apricot Lemonade

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Otherwise this week, I’m . . .

Savouring: My one perfect Blue Kuri squash.

Tending: Deadheading, collecting seeds, some light weeding.

Harvesting: Dahlias, tomatoes, basil, beans, cucamelons, chard, and that single squash.

The incredible mushroom explosion of 2023. Whoa.

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Cross-pollination

“So much of delight is just the sweet evidence of our connection . . . so many of the delights happen in the garden and the garden is a place where our not being alone is on steroids . . . everything is deeply connected and threaded together.” — Ross Gay on the 10% Happier podcast

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Until next week!

Jen