An autumn veil has gently settled over the farm – rich in ochres and earthy browns.
Verlaine said it best: “…the long sobs of autumn’s violins…” (if only we could all write like Verlaine! 😊) Every year, there’s a moment when you just know: summer has officially slipped away. For me, that moment came today – on this quiet Thanksgiving Monday which feels like the perfect time to mark the harvest, to reflect, and to give thanks for all that the season has brought us.
With just a few weeks left before the season ends, the fields are ready for a well-earned rest after months of hard work.
And we’re doing our part to help them wind down—harrowing here, sowing cover crops there, making sure they’re ready for winter’s arrival. There’s a general sense of relief as well because we have managed to plant all the garlic for next season. We took advantage of the mild weather recently to do it under optimal conditions—that is, in loose, not-too-dry soil. Over the next few weeks, it will quietly set roots and store up energy to face the winter frosts ahead… before making its cheery appearance come spring.
In your baskets, note the return
of summer in muted tones –
in the guise of the green tomatoes we harvested today that will no longer ripen. Prepare them in a variety of ways: whether as classic Green Fried Tomatoes, in assorted chutneys, or even pickled. There will also be winter squash, onions, leeks, assorted leafy greens, potatoes and/or other root vegetables.
We look forward to seeing you all again.