The cooler weather slowed some things in the garden but we've had a couple days of heat and it shows. We are anxiously waiting for the tomatoes to turn red. We have been enjoying the green beans - there is NOTHING like fresh from the garden green beans - yuuummmmm!
In fact today is SO humid that moving just a short distance outside makes you sweat. I mowed part of the yard this morning but couldn't stand the oppressive heat and humidity so decided to come in and contemplate the garden...and work on some inside creative projects. I see the garden and yard no matter what window I look out and it is undeniably beautiful and lush. It takes humidity and moisture to make it lush so I'll enjoy the view and stay cool and fresh indoors today.
Plenty of green tomatoes - now we just need them to turn red...
Winter Onions from a friends garden...
Winter acorn squash...
Winter yellow squash...
Patio flowers...
The country bird house in front of the cottage...
The garden pigs...ones that just lay there and don't mess about...
Oh the glorious vibrant orange hibiscus...
And the delicate fragrant David Austin rose...
The SW corner of the garden...
The SE corner of the garden...
The tomato bed...broccoli in tank behind. Still waiting for broccoli and cauliflower. Carrots are up along with Endaname. Swiss chard, spinach and lettuce are in the second planting. The heavy hay mulch is really making the garden less work and keeping things in great shape in terms of moisture. Hopefully tomorrow will be a cooler or at least less humid day. I do enjoy the time off from the work though! Inside creative projects, a nap, and yoga are nice alternatives occasionally.
2 comments:
Now, I know you like to keep it healthy, but how about a nice Fried Green Tomato? Just one? :)
~Robin
Yesterday I was at a picnic where the hosts are master gardners, what a yard. Then I get your post and WOW. I come home thinking I could do a lot more with our large yard, but not really. Don't like to garden that much. Will keep my flower pots and just look at your lovely pictures and be envious of all your fresh fruits and vegetables. I'll go to the farmers market for ours.
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