Wednesday, August 3, 2011

I'm still here

A friend just reminded me that I have completely neglected my blog.  Since becoming the market manager at my town's Farmer's Market, I've become very involved with that.  It's getting to the point that the market doesn't require me to think about it constantly, so I think that an update is in order. 

The garden is going well.  After a cool, wet spring, we're having a hot summer.  This week we're due for a nice break from the heat though.  It's forecast for upper 70s all week.  After a summer of 90s it's quite welcome. 

I overplanted winter squash this year.  This is my hubbards plotting world domination.  The picture is from several weeks ago and they are growing everywhere.  It's made mowing the lawn interesting.  Since they sit right next to the shed, even getting the mower out is a chore.  In addition to the hubbards, I'm innundated with acorn squash, butternuts, sugar pie pumpkins and of course the zucchini.  We'll be living large this winter with the orange veggies. 

My tomatoes are on the late side this year, with nothing ripe yet.  They were small going in and I got them in the ground about 2 weeks later than I usually do. 

I promise to get some updated photos soon and give a better overview of what is going on.  Canning season is about to go into full swing, so there will be lots to see and do. 

6 comments:

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Weclome back for blogging. Keep posting.

Daphne Gould said...

Geesh too bad we can't trade winter squash for tomatoes. My winter squash just isn't setting. I have one set and one female blossom that actually opened today. I wish they would get to it. The vines are very healthy, but the female flowers just turn yellow and fall off before they open. So sad.

meemsnyc said...

My pumpkin plant is taking over too. Boy can they get big!

kitsapFG said...

I am so glad you are posting again! I have missed you Heather and was actually worried something had happened. Glad to hear all is well and your squash is well too. :D

peter said...

Welcome to world of blogging again..
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Ink Cartridges said...

Nice and cool post of Pumpkin plants with their flower...Nice to saw Your blog....