Summers really over

Harvesting my brussels sprouts signaled the end of the garden. Aspen has now turned the garden into her playground. She is happily digging holes all over. I figure that's less tilling for me in the spring. This year was my first year trying a vegetable garden and I was pretty happy with the results. Red potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, brussel sprouts, and strawberries worked beautifully. The spinach and green beans never really made it past the infancy stage. The onions were overtaken by the tomatoes - I'll have to leave more room next year. And broccoli...what a frustrating vegetable! Timing the harvest was so difficult. I suppose I can declare the first year a success. Next year will be even better!