September
There are twelve months throughout the year,
From January to December —–
And the primest month of all the twelve
Is the merry month of September!
The apples so red hang overhead,
And the nuts ripe-brown
Come showering down
In the bountiful month of September!
Apple Branch by Anton Lefterov
There are flowers enough in the summer-time,
More flowers than I can remember —-
But none with the purple, gold, and red
That dye the flowers of September!
The gorgeous flowers of September!
New Mexico Sunflowers
And the sun looks through
A clearer blue,
And the moon at night
Sheds a clearer light
On the beautiful flowers of September!
Mary Howitt
Welcome to September, the start of a new month, a fresh beginning and a new season. August seems to have flown past in a busy whirlwind, hopefully September will allow a much needed chance to catch up with new posts.
The harvests are coming in, the farmers markets are bursting with late Summer vegetables, delicious fruits, and best of all, beautiful apples! In New Mexico, and in many other parts of the country, September is apple harvesting season.
Apple Gathering, 1856
Even though the weather here can be harsh, many small orchards shelter their crops in natural canyons, and behind tall fences and walls, allowing all sorts of interesting varieties to flourish. One of the most famous local orchards in our area is Dixon’s Apples, located in a naturally protected canyon, sheltering the apples from much of the tough New Mexico wind. They are especially well known locally for their champagne apples, crisp, sweet, and almost unlike anything else! For more information, click here
Summertime Apple Pie Muffins
For a delicious gluten free muffin recipe using apples, click here
Enjoy! :-)
