IN SEASON IN SEPTEMBER

September 2007

Vitamins & Minerals

Walnuts have been venerated throughout history and in many cultures. In fact, North America’s aboriginal people were eating walnuts over 14,000 years ago!

Maybe it’s because they are so good for you - walnuts contain numerous vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, copper and zinc, and they are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
In BC, walnuts are grown in the Lower Mainland, in the Okanagan, and on Vancouver Island. Look for freshly harvested walnuts at your local farmers’ market this month.

Other foods in season in September are:
9th Month	Fruits	Vegetables	B.C. Waters
Wine making	Apples	Beets	.
Jams	Blackberries	Broccoli	.
Harvest	Grapes	Brussels Sprouts	.
Clean Compost	Hazelnuts	Cabbage	.
	Kiwi	Carrots	.
	Melons	Celery	.
	Pears	Chard	.
	Tomatoes	Corn	.
		Garlic	.
		Kale	.
		Leeks	.
		Onions (Red and Yellow)	.
		Parsnips	.
		Peppers	.
		Potatoes	.
		Radishes	.
		Turnips	.
		Winter Squash	.