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break between the rains

Haven’t been to the garden for a few days, but stopped by after our morning walk. First I trimmed inside and outside the garden fence. It was hard not to notice the San Marzano and Italian Heirloom tomatoes!!! Oh, my, they must be happy here. Then I picked the first six pathetic-looking rows of beans. The fact that the rabbits ate the first leaves and then the rains came means I don’t have much expectation of a bumper crop harvest.

san marzanos are coming on–lots of ’em

the best-looking bean plants

hard to believe these came from such humble origins

beans in mom’s basket (rescued from its thrift store destination)

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another week of rain

It has rained so much that I have been too demoralized to visit the garden. Today, however, the sun is shining and I am curious to know how the garden has weathered the latest downpour–more downpours are forecast for this coming week. In addition to this tomato, there are numerous San Marzanos that have just exploded! They are the size of tennis balls. The later tomato transplants are thriving, as well. And the broccoli is continuing to grow. Plus, there are green beans, but the plants are very wispy-looking.

one cherry tomato ready for eating

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the garden: the gift that keeps on giving

Had another garden party this morning–the whole family was involved. Dwight and Dad worked on the fence; Mom and I weeded and mulched the tomatoes and I finished digging a bed and dug about 1/3 of a second bed of three beds total.  Bill provided double cheeseburgers from a fast food drive establishment, and Mom had carrots and celery sticks, homemade pudding (with whipped topping!) and brewed iced tea. I have also included a couple of photos of some of the garden’s produce.

first sign of broccoli

first two green beans

Mom mulching the tomatoes

setting the table for lunch