Preparing for Winter

Although it's hard to believe, it's September and winter is right around the corner. Today I'm expecting another 90 plus degree day with no rain in sight and low humidity. That we're already dry is no revelation to anyone but this puts our winter preparation into high gear to get ready for what some are predicting to be a colder, wetter winter season, starting in December.

I'm actually hoping for another month of warm weather. It doesn't have to be as hot as it is now but planting garlic and harvesting potatoes would be easier if it isn't freezing. And I still have the squash and beans to cons...