Summer is a rough time of year for young garden plants due to the intense heat, dryness, and bug pressure. That is why I start seeds indoors and transplant late August or early September giving the young plants a fighting chance. This is the very week to seed Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Swiss chard, and Cucumbers Read more

Garden photos from early July. Read more

Last night while my wife slept, I canned our freshly picked green beans. Yesterday’s picks filled seven 1-quart size jars perfectly. The jars will sit for 24 hours and then we’ll remove the rings and make sure we have solid seals. Today the plan is to pickle cucumbers. Read more

Tomatoes gathered from the garden. These have been ripening on the kitchen counter and are just perfect. Read more