Fall of the Year - A New Beginning
For many of us, the Fall is the season to begin to relax and relish the gains of the Summer. For our gardens, it is the time of the year to revitalize and prepare for next year's rebirth. The old crops have been harvested with maybe the exception of pumpkins which are being gathered for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Upon the completion of the final harvest, it is time to begin gathering the leaves from the lawns surrounding our house and hauling them to the garden to begin the recycling process. Leaves are a good source of nutrients and roughage for the garden. There is no need to chop the leaves with a mower unless your mower has such a blade as part of the gathering mechanism. Simply vacuum with a mower or rake by hand and transport to the garden area area. Layer the leaves evenly across the garden. Upon distribution of the last of the leaves, coat with white lime in a thin layer. The best results are usually achieved when the lime is applie...