In this episode . . .
Retreat recovery. The beauty (and practicality) of asters and goldenrod. Time to label dahlias and move or divide perennials.
Specific plant varieties mentioned: White snakeroot, large-leaved aster, wood aster, cardinal flower, boneset
Otherwise this week, I’m . . .
Savouring: The way the garden is golden in the early afternoon sunlight.
Tending: Deadheading, collecting seeds, cutting down some things past their prime.
Harvesting: Dahlias, tomatoes, basil, cucamelons, kale, chard, sprouting broccoli.
Cross-pollination
A natural companion for this time of year is Robin Wall Kimmerer’s essay “Asters and Goldenrod,” which you can find in Braiding Sweetgrass.
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Thanks for listening.
See you in two weeks after my vacation!
Jen
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