I spent much of July discouraging the tomatoes by plucking the blossoms as I watered and weeded. I wanted the plants to get taller and stronger before they had to support heavy tomatoes. Then we had a dry stretch followed by a cool stretch. Therefore, not much ripened.

Last night I did what teachers do as we’re facing the first full week of teaching: I worked on getting my home in order. In this case, I picked what I could and looked longingly at what I couldn’t. Here’s a taste.

Not many beans or peppers.

Parsley – it all became bunny food. She loved it.

It’s a jungle out there! carrots, parsnips, and turnips. Later.

And the tomatoes – the potential tomatoes.

Beefsteak, I believe.

Romas – they need to fill out a bit first.

Ooh! Ooh! This one is orange!

And when the others are ready to pick, these will be just beginning.

For other harvests, go to Daphne’s Dandelions for Harvest Monday. Meanwhile, I’ll be at my desk and in meetings and setting up a book fair for tomorrow – tomorrow!? Where did the time go?