Sherrie Norris Lovin’ Spoonful Cooking Column: It’s Been A Good Year for the Gardens
September 25, 2024 . Garden-fresh produce is on its way out here in the hills. The old-timers already predicted an early fall, and now, they tell us, “It won’t be long ‘til frost.” But, according to the current weather forecast, it’s not frost we need to worry about. After Helene moves through these mountains, there likely won’t be much, if anything, remaining of our gardens. Some of the goods that are still lingering will hopefully be harvested this week before the storm arrives — a few late-blooming tomatoes, corn, cabbage, peppers and potatoes, mainly, with a few greens. Regardless, the garden spots will need to be cleared in preparation for winter — and hopefully we can do it all over again come spring. It’s a little sad for those who love the beauty of summer and savor growing a garden — and watch in awe, each year — as the earth, with a little help, produces bountiful harvests. We are truly blessed, when seeds we toss into rich fertile soil result in the growth of delicious vegetables only weeks later and linger into the following months. By Sherrie Norris
