It has been raining off and on for weeks but the garden seems to like the big drink they are getting. I haven't been able to get outside much between the rain and other activities going on but it did not matter this garden has a mind of it's own. We have a few unwelcome guest such as some aphids , ants (which go hand and hand) and tons of earwigs. No real damage other than the caterpillars chewing on the broccoli leaves. As you can see things are growing well. I have crammed in more plants this year more than any other year.
The plants are actually bearing some fruit. Tammy called me at work one night just to tell me she found the first baby tomato growing. We felt like proud parents. We now have some small Zucchini, blue Hubbard, strawberries and tons of blueberries. If all the blueberries truly ripen I can see jam in our future. The strawberries probably wont give much and what they do doesn't always make it in the house before it is eaten.
The herbs are growing prolifically. I have already trimmed them down and started to dry some. I guess that is it for now. Other than doing some weeding and harvesting the veggies & fruits are maintaining their own. We are working now on a new perennial garden along the side of the house. will update you when we stop playing in the mud!
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