October in the Ward Garden

it is days like these that i wish would last forever.

there is a hint of cool in the air. a gentle breeze. and the faint smell of jalapenos. well, not so faint after we have picked three pounds of jalapenos. it is so nice to be outside. it is hard to go in until the sun goes down.

even after dark there is plenty to do outside. the frogs need chasing off the pourch. the lizards on the windows need to be greeted. but while the sun is out we will make the most of it.

after we have rested on our new duck blanket and sipped soda from our Mason Jar, we will be making our new favorite snack: Candied Jalapenos

i just hope they last long enough to feed us thru the winter. althought we have a short winter compared so some, we do have to preserve our fruits, veggies, and long summer hours of work to stock the cupboard.

pickled squash will be coming soon. that recipe still needs perfecting. and with six squash plants still growing to full size, i think i will have plenty of chances to get it right.

but in the mean time, we will put on some tunes and get to the jalapenos.

happy fall days to you all!