The garden at beginning of the season with greater use of row covers and low tents to extend the glowing season.

Nice bell pepper plants in a low tent.

A very nice crop of spinach in a low tent.

There were more challenges than in the past. By many measures it was a good year:

• I harvested about 2,100 pounds of produce.
• I donated over 2,000 pounds to two local food banks.
• I gave a hundred pounds to family and friends.
• We filled up our freezer with vegetables and have supplies of winter squash.

It comes as no surprise to me that my body is tired. I was working in the gardens well into October. I am taking time to recuperate.