Several days of frosty nights below 30 have knocked out all the tender plants. But some things are still producing, including cabbages, broccoli, and herbs.
broccoli and muscat grapes
And tatsoi.
Recently I planted wasabi radishes, which have sprouted, and garlic. In plots that are now cleared of produce, I planted crimson clover for a cover crop. If it works, I'll mow it off in early spring and let it lie on the ground to serve as a mulch that I'll just plant through and which will then break down and add nutrients to the soil. I haven't tried that before, so I have no idea how well it will work - or if it will work at all.
Four more saffron crocus bloomed. The flowers are about 3-4" long.
From which I harvested 12 more saffron stamens.
Even in commercial growing, they have to be harvested by hand. You can see why saffron is expensive!
I got some nice poblano peppers and stuffed them. Very yummy.
The maché is still unbelievably small.
The last of the roses are blooming, and the chrysanthemums are lovely.
'Our Lady of Guadalupe'
'Razzle Dazzle'
'Homecoming'
'Homecoming'
'Homecoming' and 'Cheerleader' mums,
'Night and Day' snapdragons, 'Scarlet Queen' penstemmon
Gomphrena
