Dry for a while

and then it rained, which helped the nasturtiums to a great amount.

Of course there were others who benefitted
Lillies


an unidentified volunteer sunflower of short stature


And after the rain subsided, out came the bees! I had been really nervous this year, prior to about 4 days ago I had counted 6 honey bees, this weekend triple that. Which is good, because I have some female squash and cuke flowers getting ready.


And of course...tomatoes! the first brandywine starting to swell.



Here's a pleasant surprise, I planted bush beans not too long ago. My prior experience with legumes had been in pole beans and peas, which take a while before they start producing. This particular variety I got from fedco seed is called "provider" and I'm sure now it will. First sprouts emerged just under a month ago and its making beans already. No word yet on taste but of course I will update when I have one.


and that is a broccoli leaf in the corner, and while I did not get a picture of it before cutting, I managed to get one before eating it.

A tasty broccoli cheese and rice casserole that would have been perfect for a solar oven...time to build a solar oven.


The canna lilly could care less, it sits in all the water it needs.


And without much watering and weeding to do, I had the opportunity to enjoy this view for a little while.



Thats no camera trick, I really am THAT pale.