We were supposed to be traveling all summer but our plans were changed for various reasons.
Considering everything that didn't happen in the garden this year, it's pleasing to see and enjoy what is happening.
The bush beans have produced enough for a nice side dish and another little picking will be ready in a few days, the yard long beans are still climbing the trellis and there are a few little blooms coming on.
The Oregon Sugar Pod peas have produced two nice pickings with a third coming on in spite of the temperatures reaching the triple digits. In fact there is new growth coming on at the bottom of many plants and there could be more peas for the pot in our future!
The radishes bolted right away, however the bees are enjoying the blooms, the Swiss Chard is also bolting but it's still quite tasty.
The beets and carrots are vying for room as a rogue squash is taking over the raised beds! Oh, and a huge potato plant that grew from the purple potatoes that were planted last year and didn't produce any potatoes... well I guess they did but we didn't find them!
The garlic is ready to harvest if we get out early enough to dig before the heat hits again as it is supposed to hit over 100 degrees F again tomorrow.
All in all, just enough veggies for the two of us to enjoy fresh from the garden to the table. What more can one ask for from the unkempt garden? It's perfect for us this year.
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| Blue Lake Bush Beans and Oregon Sugar Pod Peas growing in containers |
