ellen It seems the cold is on its way to Chicago with a pretty low temperature Thursday night of about 36 degrees. 
- Cut a nice bouquet of flowers for yourself from the garden. Annuals won’t survive a frost.
- Collect herbs to dry. Basil can be dried, but it’s best made into pesto and frozen to enjoy throughout the the winter.
- Collect any green or softly turning tomatoes. Try a green tomato recipe!
- Tropical plants, like Elephant Ears, can be transplanted into a pot to bring inside for the winter.
- Cut back any diseased or dying leaves
- Wash plant with a strong stream of water to remove any bugs
- Dig a large area around the root system
- Wash away excess soil
- Prepare indoor container with potting soil and the plant
- Water and move indoors
Veggies that will taste better with a snap of cold (harvest after the frost): kale, chard, brussel sprouts, leeks, radish, carrots