This week, we got some more rain, but the humidity and heat are still oppressive. We also had another round of bad air from Canadian wildfires. It is hard to keep up with the weeding and other garden tasks in these conditions. I think this may be our worst summer in memory.
On the good news side of things, a few small crops are coming in. First, are the Radish seed pods (pictured above). They are edible when green and tender. When dried, they will also provide seeds for next season's garden.
Next is the Cucamelon vine. We are getting some tiny "mouse melons" for snacking on in the plot.
Finally, the beans are producing a few pods. It will be nice to have enough soon for an actual dinner serving.
Meanwhile, I'm picking Okra about every other day and am harvesting the 'Thriller' Squash, various cherry Tomatoes, and 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant. Thanks to all of those who shared their favorite Eggplant recipes after last week's post.
I also cut more bouquets of Dahlias, Zinnias, Gomphrena, and Lisianthus.
All of the above and Basils plus other herbs will be submitted this weekend for the Montgomery County Fair entries. I don't have high hopes for many ribbons, given our rough summer, but you never know.
What are you growing and harvesting in your garden this week?
About Fenton Friday: Every Friday during the growing season, I'll be giving you an update on my community garden plot at the Fenton Street Community Garden just across the street from my house in zone 7 Mid-Atlantic MD/DC border. I'm plot #16. It is a 10 ft x 20 ft space and this is our 15th year in the garden. (It opened in May 2011.) See past posts about our edible garden by putting "Fenton" into the Search box above (at the top, left on this blog).
