Vacation

A weeks vacation brought some surprises. My father-in-law and Kathy were incredible in taking care of the Summer Garden. We have a lot to show for their hard work. Arkansas Traveler tomatoes are beginning to ripen. We had a Yellow Brandywine began its golden ascent to the basket and then the table. Luscious Corn is starting to show ears. Silver Slicer cucumbers are nearing the picking size and there are a lot of them. We will plant those again next year. National Pickles are doing great as well. Poinsett Cucumbers from the Organic Seed People are showing up well. Jacob's Cattle Beans are ripening but really slow now. Rattlesnake Beans are looking awesome. Streaks are coming on the pods. Still no Kentucky Pole Bean pods yet but I hope them show up soon. Okra is getting big and should flower soon. I believe there is going to be a lot of okra. Mini cantaloupes are still on the right path. I have finally seen a Black Beauty Eggplant starting to flower. No watermelons yet but we still have hope. This is a true test of what will work and what will not. Mother Earth is Great Teacher. Now, with a little reflection time while adding another row on the Florida Weave or weeding before netting the corn I can ponder all things green. Also, we visited Amish Country on vacation and I took a bit of time to look at the canning choices there and I am looking forward to a canning class at Whole Foods with my dear sweet daughter, Luba, who has a gourmet touch. And Stephanie bought me an Amish straw hat for the summer. Here are some pics from the Summer Garden yesterday-

                                                                                                     
                                                                                             
                                                                                                       
Magun with a streaked Rattlesnake Bean




















   
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Rattlesnake Beans getting their stripes

Kentucky Pole Beans come on and give us some pods

Okra getting bigger and flowering soon I hope

Finally some Luscious ears-

Poinsett Cukes--

Arkansas Traveler Tomatoes on the vine--That's what's for dinner tonight

Yellow Brandywine-the first one-good eatin' this weekend

Three tomatoes $1, Three ripe tomatoes $2, Three ripe tomatoes with Magun's help-PRICELESS!!!