Melissa:

What does your garden need for Nourishment this season?

As the weather gets colder and things are winding down in your garden, there are still many tasks to accomplish. Fall is a great time to plant new trees and spring blooming bulbs. Clean out your containers, washing and storing them appropriately. Clean out your veggie beds and plant cover crops. Dig up any tender bulbs and store them in a cool, dry place for the winter. As you clean up your plants, collect and store seeds for next season. Be sure to get your lawn ready for winter. Deal with the fallen leaves and consider mulching them directly back into your lawn. Sanitize and store your tools and tags. Give your plants one last watering and drain your hose and irrigation lines. Take care of your garden and put it to bed for the winter season.

Nichole:

What does your body need for Nourishment this season?

In fall, our bodies adjust to colder days and less sun. It’s a time of preparation and reflection, learning and growth. It brings comfort and nourishment through preservation. Our bodies need more sustenance during this time of year to get through the day. You’ll notice that seasonal foods are often more hearty and filling, containing healthy carbohydrates and nourishing nutrients reminiscent of a Thanksgiving feast. Many are also highly supportive of the immune system and rich in vitamins D and C, naturally preparing your body for additional support for common health concerns during this time. For this and any season, it’s important to make sure you’re eating local varieties that are relevant to your location where possible. Below is a list of fall foods that are great to include in your fall dining. 

Apples	Bananas	Beets	Bell Peppers
Broccoli	Brussel Sprouts	Cabbage	Carrots
Cauliflower	Celery	Collard Greens	Cranberries
Garlic	Ginger	Grapes	Green Beans
Herbs	Kale	Kiwi	Lemons
Lettuce	Limes	Mangoes	Mushrooms
Onions	Parsnips	Pears	Peas
Pineapples	Potatoes	Pumpkin	Radishes
Raspberries	Rutabagas	Spinach	Sweet Potatoes
Yams	Swiss Chard	Turnips	Winter Squash
Lentils	Pomegranates	Artichokes	Quinoa
Oats	Brown Rice	Millet	Dates
Mandarins	Oranges	Passionfruit	Pecans
Persimmons	Pistachios	Tangerines	Yacon

https://www.calicoandtwine.com/blog/a-guide-to-eating-seasonally-in-autumn#:~:text=Foods%20that%20are%20in%20season,to%20get%20through%20the%20day.

https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide

https://camillestyles.com/food/what-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season-in-fall/ 

Shae:

What does your soul need for Nourishment this season? 

Fall is about harvesting and preparing. It has its own special enchantment, filled with bliss, mystery, and tranquility. The burst of summer is gone, and things start to slow down. It’s a time to steep our senses and let the season fill us up. Autumn is the hug of last chances. It is the year’s grand finale where we can forget some of our troubles. The beautiful fall leaves quickly change color; they tell us it’s time to enjoy and let go. An ancient and delicious richness in the air is begging to permeate our noses. The golden honey colors dancing in the wind and the crisp leaves under our feet remind us of warm sweaters and cozy times with loved ones.  

Animals who hibernate are preparing, fattening up, and collecting in preparation for winter, and it is much the same for us. We forage, gather, and ferment, we turn apples to cider, we make compost, we transform our harvests into treasures that will get us through what is to come, and we reminisce on old memories. The nourishment our souls need in fall is to use our senses to absorb the last drops of abundance, to celebrate our harvests from the year with our loved ones, to be ever so grateful for what we have, to help build up strength and stamina to survive through the winter. 

Journal prompt: What have you learned and harvested throughout the past year? What are you most grateful for?

Autumn glows upon us like a splendid evening; it is the very sunset of the year. — Mary Russell Mitford

Raymond:

What does your community need for Nourishment this season?

This fall I plan to help my neighbors with their yard work, since last fall a few neighbors helped me with my yard. One of my neighbors has a tree that could use some trimming. I would like to help her since she is elderly and has a bad back. The local trees all drop a ton of leaves, so I will probably assist the team of people on this street that help with yardwork when they are raking and bagging leaves nearby — the more help, the easier the work! My neighbor who is partnering gardens with me mentioned he will need help trimming and weeding his backyard, so I will also be helping him winterize his yard. I will ask him for more tips!