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Today I took out the last of the squash and tomatoes. It was a good year for both of these veggies. The squash plants grew out of the compost pile and the tomatoes didn’t have any problems whatsoever. Perfect year. Then again, it is only my first year on this property. So well see what happens next year. The little critters have yet to find my treaures. I flipped over the compost pile and made another pile just for the tomato and squash plants so they can dry out and then I’ll figure if I want to use them for mulch or throw them in the compost.

So there was a Halloween harvest. Many green tomatoes and about 8 squash. Does anyone out there have suggestions for green tomatoes? I think Ill try a green salsa. No Fried Green Tomatoes though. I can’t see how that would be good. Whatever I do, if it comes out good, Ill post the recipe.

Katharine made some Jack-O-Lanterns and roasted the seeds with some salt in the oven. They have been the house snack the past few days, getting passed along. We placed a candle in each one and they looked nice out on the front steps. Very whimsical, warm, and inviting. Happy Halloween!