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Siwsan

(27,354 posts)
Fri Jun 30, 2023, 08:18 AM Jun 2023

Yea! Today I can mow the lawn!! And, my tomato plants are filling with fruit!!

There is still an air quality alert but it's downgraded. Limited outdoor activities are OK. So at 10 I'm headed out. House lawn will be mowed but I'll wait until tomorrow to do the back lot. That REALLLY needs mowing but tomorrow is going to be much cooler. Today we head to 90.

I'm still limiting my weeding because of the poison ivy rash. It is much better but there are still some blisters that are outside of the two big red areas.

I planted some grape tomatoes but I think they were mislabeled because they are the size of Romas. That's ok. I have cherry tomatoes, too. The first San Marzano has made an appearance. The Early Girls are going gangbusters. The Golden Jubilee are full of blossoms so I hope to see the first tomato, any day now.

I'm starting to see some tiny bell peppers and the chili pepper plants are filling up.

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Yea! Today I can mow the lawn!! And, my tomato plants are filling with fruit!! (Original Post) Siwsan Jun 2023 OP
Finally, huh! Diamond_Dog Jun 2023 #1
It has been a totally weird season, so far, that's for sure. Siwsan Jun 2023 #3
I love tomatoes Duncanpup Jun 2023 #2
Nothing better that eating a sun warmed tomato that was just picked, fresh off of the plant Siwsan Jun 2023 #4
Awesome my friend. Duncanpup Jun 2023 #5

Diamond_Dog

(35,199 posts)
1. Finally, huh!
Fri Jun 30, 2023, 08:21 AM
Jun 2023

Seems like we wait soooo long for summertime and then this year it’s been delayed yet again.
Your garden is coming along nicely!

Siwsan

(27,354 posts)
3. It has been a totally weird season, so far, that's for sure.
Fri Jun 30, 2023, 08:32 AM
Jun 2023

The funny thing about the lawn is, the lawn grass isn't that high. It's the seed grass that is out of control.

Siwsan

(27,354 posts)
4. Nothing better that eating a sun warmed tomato that was just picked, fresh off of the plant
Fri Jun 30, 2023, 08:36 AM
Jun 2023

And I love making those 'garden to table' Mediterranean meals.

I'm keeping my eye on the garlic because it is almost ready to harvest. I usually 'cure' it for about a month. Nothing better than using my own garlic. The flavor is amazing.

Duncanpup

(13,818 posts)
5. Awesome my friend.
Fri Jun 30, 2023, 08:40 AM
Jun 2023

Today for early dinner tomato sandwiches and clam chowder. You know couple months ago I think I was making Swiss steak well I added crushed garlic then 18 didn’t know and he added garlic out jar yet it was still delicious.

I also now will get some cucumber and make cucumber salad pet the kittens.

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