Courtesy of Candace Goodwin.
Fall rains can cause ripening tomatoes to split. To prevent this, pick tomatoes at the breaker stage, just as they begin to show a blush of color.
September 20, 2025
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Closing time in the garden: September tasks to do now
Ahh, September in the garden — I feel the last lingering touches of summer — picking rosy — ripe tomatoes and filling baskets with beans in the warm sunshine. But fall is nearly here, as evidenced by the shorter days, chilly evenings, and pumpkin — spiced everything, everywhere.