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Scenes from the Summer Garden, early July

Scenes from the Summer Garden, early July

Recently, I read that when the corn silks appear the harvest is 17 to 24 days in the future. It seems I could stand in the garden and watch it grow.

The nectaplum tree is laden with fruit that will be ready soon. More about this fruit when we begin the harvest.

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The ‘San Francisco Fog’ tomatoes are coming along but would like a break from the May gray and June gloom.

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Bees seem to be finding the zucchini plants.

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Bell peppers would like some warm weather too.

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Arugula does well in successive plantings in a 12-inch container and gets morning sun and afternoon shade.

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And the zinnias make me smile every time I pass by.

Troubleshooting Holes in Leaves

Troubleshooting Holes in Leaves

Apricot Lavender Shrub

Apricot Lavender Shrub