Look Kat – I am NOT trying to be contentious about EVERYTHING… you do…
In this case it is contentious about something… you SHOULD do!
Plant the GARDEN! – It is good for the heart and good for the soul….not to mention the local ENVIRONMENT! (Your little scratch-patch is more efficient than all of those commercial growers who irrigate by flooding their fields) ((Not to mention recycling MANURE which is just shit without a garden))
Up here in Colorado, you still have time to plant, harvest and can – tomatoes (from store pots because its so late) , the rest from SEED…. string-beans….and grow carrots, squash (crook-neck and zucchini) lettuce (ALL TYPES)- radishes (every two weeks) and of course the cool weather healthys – broccoli and cauliflower, toss out a packet of cucumbers (but, they might be bitter) Next year, get in the low maintenance/high yield/high respect watermelon and cantaloupe.
The BEST thing about gardening is sharing with the neighbors. Gardeners and dog-people are all friendly folk.
Please PLANT and enjoy the fall harvest with your new friends.
Most of all PLAY HARD, HAVE FUN, BE SAFE This IS God's Country and HE has heaped a bountiful load of goodness on it!!!
Sincerely,
Gargoyle