So much has happened...

since last post.

We're losing most of our squash to squash vine borers and squash bugs. Grrrr. At least we got a good harvest out of them before the bugs hit. We're getting TONS of rain, which for this area is a great thing. It's just not good for our tomatoes, which are splitting. I think they'll be fine, though. The beans have sprouted and are doing great. The peppers, cayenne and bell, are doing well, too. The cucumbers might be on their way out with the squash, but who knows. We'll see. The herbs and everything are doing wonderful. Oh, and the muskmelons are doing pretty well, too. I hope the squash bugs don't decide to migrate to them, next. It's our first year and we got started a bit late, so we didn't get to do everything we wanted. Overall, with the exception of the bugs, it has been good. Now we know what we are up against on this property. At least this rain will pull us a little further from the drought level. Here's to hoping. It could be horribly dry like last year.

Cucumbers, squash bugs, and "Grrrrr!"

So, the good news is that we have had a harvest and a half of cucumbers so far. Too many vegetables is a great problem to have. We purchased a Foodsaver© Vacuum Sealer the other day and I've frozen a couple of batches of yellow squash. We've been eating it fresh, too, as well as giving it away. Like I said - great problem to have.



I will be making some freezer pickles, soon, too.



In worse news... we have squash bugs. Not a good problem to have. I've been spraying them with coffee like crazy and picking off the eggs, so we will see how it goes. The plants are still fruiting well and developing new leaves, so the bugs haven't won the battle, yet.

We also have muskmelons growing everywhere and the gourd plants that a couple of friends gave me are doing well, too. Yay! Luffa sponges in the fall!