The transition from fall to winter is one of quiet reflection for gardens everywhere, and Gilmer Farms is no different. Watching the leaves on my beloved plum tree gently fall and surround the trunk makes me sad that summer is over, but happy for the respite that winter brings. Shorter, darker days feel like nature’s way of telling us to slow down and take a breather after the endless warmth of summer. We spend a good bit of time buttoning up the garden for winter as we rak