it’s been an early and hot summer. We’ve had some good early rains. Some of the plants have quickly gone to seed due to the heat. Will have to cut back parsley, sage, mint, greens and some basils and hope they come back. also lemon balm.
Tomatoes are doing well. Pumpkin and watermelon vines are starting to cover the back of the yard. The raspberry bush is taking over the other side. We’ve had a tiny raspberry harvest and yum!!
Had a battle with slugs and other pests but a couple of applications of my concoction of peppermint soap, cayenne and garlic has helped repel unwelcome creatures.
Lots of fire crackers going off today. Poor Fern, our wee beasty is beside herself. Tomorrow will be rough for her.
Wishing all a joyful holiday. We will be celebrating 30 years of living together! How lucky I am.
peace and green blessings
