As summer comes to an end, there's still plenty happening in the garden. While we were busy closing the swimming pool for winter, many of our vegetables and flowers were still thriving thanks to Central Texas' mild fall weather. One of my favorite things about gardening here is that the growing season often lasts much longer than people expect. Here are a few snapshots from around the yard as we transitioned into the cooler months.
The pool is officially closed. I couldn't believe how easy it was to cover! I wish we had done this every year. It used to take us a month or two to clear the pool of leaves.
With winter gardening on my mind, I'm still dealing with my earlier crops. This tomato plant has been producing for more than 6 months.
The Canna's are still blooming...
Flowers in the greenhouse...
Cucumbers, green beans, and hot peppers are still growing...
Cleome has been blooming and blooming...
More Zinnia's...
I'm probably getting a late start on my winter garden. Anyone else planted THEIR'S yet?
Fall Gardening Notes
One thing I've learned over the years is not to give up on the garden just because the calendar says it's November. With a little frost protection, many vegetables, herbs, and flowers continue producing well into fall in Central Texas. It's also a great time to clean up garden beds, prepare compost, and begin planning for cool-season crops that will carry the garden through winter.
3 comments:
Congrats on covering your pool.. its really easy to day and a lot less work then fishing leaves out of it.
I have tons of turnips and lettuce growing but I'm tired of watering plants and about to just give up and let them fend for themselves.
My lettuce had all gone to seeds, so I yanked them out of the pots today. The Malabar spinach is growing like a beanstalk, but I'm not sure if I want to transplant it (it's in a small pot)... Like you, I'm tired of watering, but I hate to let my vegetables die off if they're still producing.
Me to!!!
Molly.
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