Hard Frost on the way

Normally we get a light frost first, and then on average, there is 14 days until the next frost which is usually hard. So normally, it would be worth it to cover your raspberries, tomatoes etc. for that first frost, and have 2 more weeks. Even before it has frosted, you should notice a decline in your plants. Days are shorter, so less sun, sun strength is less, and cooler temps all lead to the plant decline and then the frost brings death. So sad. By this time most of us are gettin sick of it anyway! It looks like this weekend is it, so pick whatever you can. Most green tomatoes that are close to full size will ripen in the house, so pick 'em. Pick all the squashes including pumpkins. Frost on the pumpkin is NOT good. That portion has been froze and will start to rot. Get all the squashes at least in the garage. If it gets really frosty cold in the garden, all the blankets you can toss, still won't keep veggies from freezing. Root and tuber crops like potatoes, beets, turnips and carrots should be okay yet. But.....any part of the top of the carrot can freeze as well. If you can't get them dug, cover with a thick layer of straw or leaves for the weekend and dig asap. Brussel sprouts, peas and broccoli are a few of the cool season crops that can take some frost.
At least the rain has stopped for a few days I hope. Need to get my last squash out too!