When the gardening season first ends in late September or early October, the last thing I want to think about is growing vegetables! Please, a break! November brings thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends and December is so filled with holiday gatherings and the annual family Christmas that gardening is far, far from my thoughts.
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