Great for the date

As of tonight, I have pulled an assortment of almost 65 pounds of tomatoes, cucumbers, Japanese eggplants, zucchini, patty pans, and peppers. That is an impressive haul for so early in the season. You also have to take into account that I did not start my garden until late April and I was a full two weeks to a month behind my fellow gardeners.

I have battled some of the same problems that regular gardeners have faced, such as blossom end rot and some fungi on the squash. I lost the dill because I hate it and I think it instinctively knew I was not supposed to grow it.

I believe that with so much season left and a little careful planning, as to the timing of starting the seeds for transplants, I can have a garden that produces well into the 200 lb range of vegetables. That my not seem like a lot but there are only two people eating all of these jewels and whatever we share with friends and neighbors.

When organic gardeners were asked if they were religious, all of us responded that only some power greater than ourselves can give us such great gifts. We can grow 'em, but we cannot make 'em.