Time to whip out that straw hat, crawl into your patch-work denim coveralls and head out to the garden. It’s harvest time. Whether it’s a few tomato plants staked up along the fence or an acre-huge cornucopia, folks are out collecting the fruits of their labor. And after a
long, hot summer of watering, weeding and micro-managing, the abundance of nourishment is now available en masse. Here’s a look:

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  Freshly canned goods await the hungry at a “harvest share” at Durango Natural Foods.

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  A robust chard leaf loads up on sunshine at the Fort Lewis Environmental Center’s eco-demonstration garden.

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  Nothing says “harverst season” more than a gourd-filled cart.

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  A close-up look at the subtle intricacies of a sunflower.

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  Brooke Frazer harvests brussel sprouts at Elk Park Ranch.