what’s in season
FALL (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
COMPILED BY JANA VANDERHAAR
PAINTING BY KAREL HENDEE
September
Apples (summer and fall), basil, beans (bush and pole), cabbage, carrots, chard, cherries (ground), chives (garlic), corn (sweet), dill, eggplant, fennel bulbs, garlic, ginger (Hawaiian, from Custom Gardens), grapes (table and wine), lavender, melon (Hearts o’ Gold, watermelon, and more), mint, onions (bulb), oregano, parsley, peaches, pears, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries (Lattin Farms), rosemary, sage, savory (summer), spinach, squash (summer and winter), tarragon, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, zucchini
October
Apples, arugula, beets, carrots, chard, collard greens, garlic, ginger (Hawaiian, from Custom Gardens), kale, mixed lettuces, mizuna, onions, parsley, pears, pumpkins, radishes, squash (winter), and turnips
November
Arugula, beets, carrots, chard, collard greens, garlic, kale, mixed lettuces, mizuna, onions, radishes, rutabaga, squash (winter), and turnips
Featured Artist
Karel Hendee is a Sierra Foothills artist who primarily paints on silk and incorporates collage, applique, and quilting techniques to enhance design, texture, and depth. Drawing upon her background as a garden designer and yoga instructor she integrates images of nature and mysticism. Her work inspires viewers to appreciate and respect the natural and supernatural world we live in. She also is passionate about growing food and supporting local agriculture. She has shown her work across the country, and has taught art, eco-psychology, and garden design workshops. For details, visit www.Karelhendeeartworks.com.
