State of the Garden

Here's what the garden looks like today.  Not seen is the bed behind the asparagus, which is now empty.  I've pulled out the snap peas and kale, and dug the garlic.  It's now on a screen in the garage.  I have 36 heads again, which is probably too much, as I still have quite a few left over from last year.

In the past I've always had two plants of each squash variety, planted together.  I'm already being overwhelmed by summer squash, so I've pulled one of each out.  I think we'll have plenty, and I won't have to feel guilty composting squash we don't eat.  And maybe the air circulation will help keep the mildew at bay.

I've also pulled the bush cucumber, which wasn't looking very bush-like, and one of the climbers, so now I have just two.  I think that will be plenty.  Lots of tiny fruit on them.

The bush bean rows are still too close together.  We've started picking them, and there seem to be lots, so just two rows of each planting should be fine.  And maybe just three plantings instead of four, spaced wider.

 The aubergines and peppers are doing really well. 

The golden bell is looking golden, and the 'Pinot Noir' has been purple almost from the start.