Dec 6 and snow is predicted for tonight

We're expected 1-3" of snow tonight and I wanted to get a last shot of the garden before it goes away for the next 4-5 months.  We have had a very abundant harvest this year and have decided to add another 11x17 patch to the garden.  This will allow us to plant 3 30" rows with a small walking path between.

The one close up is of the garlic bed for next year.  It is already tucked away with about 4" of rough compost on top of  the planted crop.  This is a reduction from the two beds we usually keep but our stores of dehydrated garlic are abundant and it would be good to give the garden a break in the rotation.  We'll see where we stand next year.

The third picture is the two leaf bins.  Going into the winter we have approximately 200 cu ft of leaves for next year.  Should be adequate for making additional compost throughout the year.

Thanks to everyone who has taken a liking to this blog.  I hope my ramblings have not lost anyone.  We're going to take the balance of December off.  Lots to do in the house as well as getting ready for the holidays.

Be safe.

Bill

Hard to believe!

Today it is supposed to get to 54.  One must check the calendar.  One must realize that this is Northeast Wisconsin in late November.  One must wonder.

Just a short note today as time is very short.  We still have lettuce and brussel sprouts left in the garden.  Tomorrow I will harvest the last of the vegetables and put the garden to bed.  My plan is to post some pictures on a post tomorrow.

For a relatively iffy year, it has turned out pretty good.  We should all be thankful.

Be safe.
Bill