July 21, 2004. Mid-summer slump! If it weren't for the composites (coneflowers, sunflowers, and the like) and annuals, the garden would be just a sea of green with dead flowerstalks as proof of the demise of the spring and early-summer perennials. On the up side, the vegetable garden is at peak productivity, with purple runner beans, yellow crookneck and zucchini squashes, red onions, leeks, wax and bell peppers, and of course tomatoes all weighing in - and weighing me down on the walk back! The raspberries are done, the blackberries are starting (but sour). Interesting bugs galore - always something to see! |