August action

The heat continues in full force, and the garden is either loving it, or struggling. Summer crops are here, with local Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Beans having been in the store these last couple of weeks. In my own garden the Corn is pollinating it's ears, and the Melon plants are starting to set. The Winter Squash is well on its way to maturity, with the Amber Cup's turing a deep orange and the Hubbard's are getting bigger every day. Blueberries are at their peak, and although the Raspberries are pretty much done, the Blackberries are going to be coming on strong. All my Lettuce is bitter, and I am letting it go to seed as the winter Kale starts to grow in around it. The Peas that are left on the vines are also for seed now, but my Carrots that have struggled so hard in the dryness of this season are actually plumping up - so I will be pickling Beans with Carrots for winter eating. The Sunflower's have their heads pointed towards the sun in gratitude and the Calendula is blooming in full force. I hope everyone's harvest continues to grow well - and remember weeding in the heat is effective, and well rewarded with a swim afterwards.
Cheers to summer eating!
lee