Bring some of your herbs indoors for the winter. Choose the most robust plants to move. Basil, oregano, sage and thyme are the easiest to grow indoors. They will need 5 hours of direct sunlight a day or supplement with artificial light. Water with tepid water and let the soil dry out between waterings. Fertilize once per month with a diluted houseplant fertilizer.

In the market for a new wheelbarrow? Look for heavy duty parts and a large diameter tire for better handling. Handles should be smooth and free of splinters and bolt holes should line up so the wheelbarrow is easy to assemble. For light loads of leaves and garden debris, a fold up model might be all you need and it won't take up much space.

You can still plant lettuce, spinach and parsley seeds for harvest next spring. The seeds will sprout and go dormant as the weather cools. Cover with a spun polyester row cover or a light mulch for winter protection. You'll be picking lettuce and spinach from your garden early next spring.

Pick up fruit that falls from your trees. Add it to the compost pile if it is free of disease and insects. It is also a good time to prune any suckers that have grown at the base of trees.

The authors have received training through Colorado State University Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program and is a Master Gardener volunteer for Larimer County.

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This page updated:  September 19, 2007