Midsummer

The garden is nearing its peak.  We haven't had any beans yet, but just about everything else is producing.  We've had some small tomatoes and peppers. The garlic is ready to come out, and the onions are close.

The side has never looked better, thanks to lots of volunteers.

 The front is really looking good. 

 

Even the new bed is taking off.  The skimmia has been moved to the back yard for more shade.  It was getting fried in the front.  

 

And not a stinkbug in sight!!

Dinner al Fresco

Tonight we had our first dinner of the year outside. We've had a few lunches, but not dinner.  It was 79 degrees today.  Tomorrow will be warm as well and then back to more normal temperatures. Brief but nice.

Planting in Earnest

Now that we are back from our two-week trip to Tucson, I can really start to plant things.  We had a blowout in the bed that I had planted some carrots in.  I'm giving up on the watering system in that bed, so I'll just plant a couple of squash that I can hand water.  I'll find another spot for the carrots.

My onion seeds did not do well, so I bought some starts, as well as leeks. 

The lettuce that I started a couple of weeks ago is coming along nicely. 

The strawberries are really starting to take off.

I bought four tomato plants and six pepper plants.  I've transferred them to gallon pots and will bring them in at night for now.

Spring, Really

There are lots of things blooming in the garden, mostly little woodland natives. 

Planting and Replanting

Yesterday I sowed kale, chard, and carrot seeds.  Last night something dug up a large section of the carrots.  It was large, with big feet, probably a raccoon. 

So today I planted them again. 

Spring!

Well for one day at least.  Tomorrow we have 100% chance of rain  But today it was in the upper 50s and sunny.  I planted my new Seascape strawberries. 

I also sowed some 'Cascadia' snap peas and lettuce.  And I started 'Talon' onions in a 6" pot.

As I was pulling weeds in the pea bed, I discovered a row of carrots that I had forgotten about.  These were planted late last summer and overwintered.  The tops were completely gone, but the carrots are fine.

Oh, and we had lunch on the deck.  We had to get a sandwich at Roth's because the electrician was working in the kitchen. David was actually happier than he looks.

Good Grief!

It just seems like it will never end.  We've had another 4" of snow overnight.