The marigolds, blanket flowers and sunflowers are in bloom now, as harvesting has taken some vegetables out of the picture. Tomatillos are prolific, summer squash are going strong, lettuce, chard and kale are near the end of its season and I’m thinking about preparing for a winter garden and cover crop. Still to mature are onions, beets, beans, cabbage, cucumbers, melons and pumpkins. It’s a busy time in the garden.