The Sister Moon Gardens farm kitchen has been hopping as August turned into September. This was the month I wish there were 3 of me… one to harvest and water, one to pull weeds and plant more veggies and one to be in the kitchen canning the excess produce this garden has created. Instead, my Mom and sister, Karla, have joined in the fun and are helping me get things done I wouldn’t have gotten done without their help.
And the farm stand has benefited from their participation. Extra roma tomatoes turned into Tomato Sauce, extra zucchinis turned into Spiralized Zucchini Bread and Butter Pickles, extra tomatillos turned into Salsa Verde, extra cabbages turned into Sauerkraut and, soon, extra slicer tomatoes will turn into tomato juice and canned whole tomatoes. We’re getting to see just what this new kitchen can do and I couldn’t be happier.
The sun loving plants in the high tunnel are heading down the other side of their peak and some are completing for the season. My mind is turning to the Fall and Winter and, even, next Spring. The high tunnel will take on a whole new look by the end of this month as tomatoes move over for spinach and collards and winter lettuces. Melons move over for chard and radishes and kale. Peppers move over for turnips and Asian greens and mustard greens. And out in the field, zucchinis move over for garlic and leeks and cabbages.
This garden will continue to feed the people for which I am honored and grateful. Happy Autumn!
