Green Things Growing in October

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October used to mark the big harvest season when we lived up north. I would either harvest or purchase dozens of winter squash and tuck them away in our spare closet to be plucked out for meals through February. A pseudo root cellar stashed potatoes and turnips. Onions would be pulled, cabbages made into kraut, and the only thing that might remain were the hearty greens.

October now means that the hot winter called summer is (supposedly) over and little green things are popping up in our garden following that lovely day of planting we had.

The garlic is coming up straight and green.

Mustard seedlings from a local seed store are acclimating.

Lettuce seedlings are waiting for Papa to find a space for them.

These are southern row covers. Right now they protect the plants from the grasshoppers and if it ever gets cold we should be able to snap plastic over them.

This bed is full of onions and daikon radish.

And this little guy is the long-awaited moringa tree. We planted a bunch of these guys directly into the soil last spring and not a single one sprouted. This guy, and five of its friends, are now thriving. Go figure.

There’s more to show you – black Spanish radish, cabbage, collards, kale, Brussels sprouts, and more – but those photos haven’t been taken yet.

Are their green things growing where you are?

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  1. My garden is winding down. I tried growing beets in a pot and some caterpillars found them and ate up the greens. I have some lettuce that’s about done and my herbs – parsley, cilantro, rosemary and marjoram.

  2. You’re the first actual person I know to plant moringa! We have the seeds but have not planted yet. Are you familiar with ECHO? It’s a Christian organization devoted to helping with world hunger by teaching various planting methods appropriate for the climate and region. Awesome awesome place to visit. We took their tour last year than a friendly worker gave us an “extra” tour and showed us much more afterward. http://www.echonet.org/ This is where we first heard of moringa and it’s health benefits.

  3. We came to Colorado years ago from Texas and we love the weather here, but I just finished emptying the last container pot that I have to use for growing anything in our retirement neighborhood. Bummer. It started to rain this afternoon and will turn to snow tonight. But I am going to spend the winter filling my empty pots with lasagna compost and dream about next April (or May). The terrible heat and drought this past summer made all of our efforts turn out very little produce. I am thankful for the share we have in a local organic CSA. My city neighbors think I am crazy, but I know we eat better than anyone around here. Keep up your good work. We all love your stories.

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