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.

The First Harvest

Ladies and gentlemen, the first produce of the season, and appropriately around the same time of year I used to start the garden in the past. Thanks to mr. jeavons and the almighty we had a nice salad with dinner that traveled exactly 0 food miles. My wife remarked that she had never had lettuce so fresh....get used to it hon.

And for those who are part of the growing challenge, this was from seed so I guess I met the goal...but I'm not stopping here.

By the way thats green salad bowl leaf lettuce, a head of tom thumb lettuce, and my bahco pruning knife which works great for reaching under the head and cutting. I usually leave the roots in the ground when I harvest a plant, what about you?