by Elizabeth
Wuerslin
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener
Larimer County
Tomatoes are coming in fast. Drying can preserve surplus tomatoes. Consider using a dehydrator for tomato leather and homemade tomato powder. Refer to the CSU Extension Fact Sheets #9.308, “Drying Vegetables” and #9.311 “Leather and Jerkies”.
French tarragon (Artemesia drancunculus) is a perennial aromatic herb with an odor of licorice. Harvest tender shoots early in the morning and infuse in vinegar to make your own culinary treat. The oils of fresh tarragon are more aromatic than dried. Avoid Russian tarragon, which is a less tasty look-alike cousin.
Sweet autumn clematis is full of flowers is full of flowers in early September and make it a showstopper when the garden needs some brightness. Blooms are on this year’s spring growth. Pruning can be done later this fall to shape your vine.
Shop for cover crop seeds for planting in the garden later this fall. These seeds provide “green manure” and build your garden’s fertility by helping fix nitrogen, adding organic material to the soil and preventing weeds from taking over. Rye, vetch, crimson clover and oats are good choices.
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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