MAGIC OF GARDENING
GARDENING IS ALL ABOUT PLANNING
PLANNING FOR AUTUMN ... IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUMMER BY B E T H A N Y O ’ R E A R Gardening is all about planning – and I’m happy with that. I love the feel of seasons as they move through nature’s course of sunlight, temperature and mood. So here we are in summer, and fall is just around the corner. That means we have holiday celebrations like Halloween, Thanksgiving (even Christmas!) to plant for now. Vegetable canning and flower drying are also on the horizon. Here are four ways to take advantage of the June and July Garden for autumn advantage even while your summer garden is at its peak. 60
Cooperative Farming News
PLANT A HALLOWEEN GARDEN Now is the time to plant pumpkins. Sow them directly in the soil and enjoy your efforts in October. Consider a wonderful spooky miniature pumpkin like “Midnight Pumpkin” which is almost black in color. Other mini pumpkins to plant include “Casperita,” a white treat, while “Jack Be Little” is a traditional orange selection. Classic old-fashioned pumpkins are also a treat. The heirloom pumpkin “Rouge Vif D’Etampe” has a storybook silhouette while the
