Desert Southwest calendar
Mint
At its best in California Desert from early June to late July. Right now it’s winding down.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Leaves bright and unblemished, stems not slimy.
Keeping
Stems in a glass of water on the counter, like flowers.
Also in season in California Desert
Apple
just arriving
Avocado
just arriving
Basil
winding down
Beets
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Celery
just arriving
Season dates for the Desert Southwest calendar, checked locally.