That distinctive fragrance of cool, moist air mixed with falling leaves is everywhere. The end of the growing season is unmistakable.
The color in the zinnias might be hanging on through the first frost, but the squash plants have died and await the garden shovel. Pumpkins are drying on the vine, and powdery mildew has taken the color from their leaves. Chances are, your garden is looking tired and ready for harvest, or even ready for bed.
Wednesday on Vermont Edition, we talk with horticulturist Charlie Nardozzi, host of the Vermont Garden Journal on VPR, about how to tend all the plants and trees that are in transition from robust summer growth to quiet winter slumber.
Also in the program, salad greens in winter. Peter Burke of Calais has written a how-to book to keep you in supply of home-grown green salads, Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening. He shares some of his advice.
Broadcast live on Wed., Oct. 7, 2015 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
