Since the garden failed epically with dry, hot, unforgiving ground, I did herbs in pots. I don't know if I mentioned before, but here's progress:

I have huge bush of Basil. It smells so good - every time I water or rotate the pot, the smell knocks me out. Now it's going crazy - I'm going to harvest & freeze in a Ziploc. I was going to do the whole ice tray thing, but our freezer is small. My Italian bella BFF, Lisa, has promised me seeds of Italian Basil from the old country. Bring. It. On. :-)

I have Sage & Chives in a pot, too. The sage is getting really hardy. The chives are still under control. Since this was all a last minute thing, next year, I'll use much larger pots.

And lo and behold, the red and sweet banana peppers I saved & threw into a pot are sprouting. The pot isn't that big so the peppers will be small. I'm just thrilled to have 'em. The tomatoes, spinach and cukes died an early death. It got so hot so fast this year.

This is all I have to share 'garden' wise. My lettuce was okay, but it bolted early. I ate as much as I could. The cilantro didn't go well, either. It got really huge, but got bare & sprouted pretty little flowers. Hmmm... NOT how it looks in the store.

Live and learn, huh? I think next year I will get those pre-potted tomato plants that come all potted & staked for you. My sun is so limited with the huge trees. It's a blessing and a curse.:-)

Pictures by me.

Happy Summer

Even though it seems to have come around with blinding speed, today is the first day of Summer!! I wish the following for all of you:

• that all summer vacations are safe, fun & restful (if all those can be done in 1 trip)
• that your back, front & side yards, patios, porches & decks be filled with friends & family
• that your grills (whether charcoal, gas or electric) sizzle with the goodness of grilled foods
• that your fruit trees bare the best-est, sweetest fruits, ever
• that your gardens yield a bountiful harvest of all you plant
• that the sunshine warms your face
• that the sprinkler water is cool
• that the grass & cement feel warm under your toes
• that your wardrobe never consist of more than shorts, tanks, t-shirts & sandals
  
• and that your days are filled every moment of things you love and enjoy.

Have a safe, great summer! :-)