Summer Container Vegetable Garden Update

Summer Container Garden Has Survived the Heat

There's been so much happening in the last few months that I almost forgot to update on the gardens. Spring container garden finished up in late May and the summer garden went in the first week of June. Then we had nothing but hot dry weather and I really thought I wouldn't have a summer garden. But, I diligently went out in the cool early mornings and watered the beds. Things were slow until last weekend's daily thunderstorm and cooler weather. Vegetables had a great growth spurt and even offered up some goodies.  If you look close, you can see my first summer squash in there.

Tomatoes are blooming and the pole beans are slipping up next to the squash.

Cleared out most of the spring greens and have put in some bush beans in this cleared area. The basket is for some onions, the squash, and fresh herbs for a new recipe.

Remember that Lasagna garden I planted in early April, then put the potted herbs right in it? Well, here it is, with a few extra veggies (Big Boy tomatoes, Eggplant, and Okra) filling in the spaces. The Basil, German Thyme, and Greek Oregano are ready for a first harvesting. Tarragon, Chives, Lemon Thyme, and Rosemary have asked for a little more time.

Don't know why but Blogger is making it difficult for me to minimize this picture. Will ultimately get it to work, I hope.  So, all in all, I'm pleased with the results. Didn't use the Topsy-Turvys this year because I wanted to rotate my crops and had the space in the garden.