The past 2 days we have seen gorgeous weather, temps in the upper 70's, no humidity! I had planned to basically "do everything" during this time since I cannot stand working outside in the oppressive heat we had last week. I did work all day yesterday and got a lot done, but I dunno what happened today!? I just couldn't seem to get it together, choosing instead to sit in a lawn chair and flip through magazines, look up random stuff in regards to the garden on the internet, and walk through the garden snapping pictures and talking to myself. I guess it was just one of those days, and I will be working in the heat wave that is sure to return tomorrow! Here are the photos of what is growing here right now:
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"Bush Baby" Watermelon
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It's easy to know when the shallots are done, they're like a toaster!
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Blackberries
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Unknown Polish Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, the remaining garlic
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Marigolds
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The Pepper Bed: Jalapenos, Bell, Fish Hot Pepper along with Mexican Mint Marigold
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Heirloom Jalapenos
The Pea & Bean Beds (Peas were ripped out today!)
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"Beer Friend" Edamame - can you see the little pods?
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Heirloom Golden Wax Bean
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Heirloom Dragon Langerie (Dragon's Tongue) Bush Bean
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Nasturtium
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We don't call it bolting 'round here... it's part of the rabbit Christmas Tree Farm! Time for these lettuces to go!
Looks like it's time to dig for taters!
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One of the Colonnade Apple Trees
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If you think you don't have room for an apple tree, consider the Colonnade! This is just the second year, and the 5 ft trunk is covered with apples top to bottom. Great for a container!
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Close up of the apples... I really hope these all make it to harvest without any serious issues
These just started to turn a faint pink I noticed when outside this evening!
Japanese Climbing Cucumber - all cukes are in pots on my deck this year, thought maybe I could keep up with them if I had to constantly walk past them LOL
How many Grapes will make it past the wasps this year? Japanese Beetles expected arrival any day now...
I'm not sure why I continue to grow these... ummm, cuz the leaves are pretty?! Actually, their main purpose now is a supply of grape leaves to line the bottoms of my pickled veggies, it keeps them super crisp!
Tomorrow I will have to get back to work out there, I have some half-beds to plant where my peas were ripped out today. I am trying this year to be much more consistent with my succession planting!