Garden Growth

Here it is, the second day of Summer, and I can already pretty much conclude that my garden is yet again a bust. I'm not sure what's up. Is it me? The soil in my yard? The unrelenting Texas weather where it either stifling hot and dry as a bone (as in 2006 and 2008) or it is soaking wet (as in 2007)?

I think it is all of the above. I'll never quit trying because I love it, but it does get disappointing. I am finally getting some edible produce, but compared to where I should be, it is pretty pitiful. And the plants themselves look pretty beat down, so I doubt they'll last much longer without a change in weather.

Regardless, for your viewing pleasure, here's an update focusing on the few things that are producing.

Garden Growth

Although it sure would be nice to get a little rain, my garden, for the most part, is looking good. I've been watering every other day, and I'm beginning to get little tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and watermelon.


It is really illuminating to look back at the previous pictures I've posted here and see just how much the garden has grown.

Garden Growth

Well, it has been two weeks since my last garden update, and much has changed. Everything has gotten bigger (surprise, surprise).

My tomatoes are starting to bloom just a bit and they've been caged. The watermelon and summer squash vines are beginning to run. The peppers are getting taller. And the eggplant is exploding in size.

Without further ado ...