The tomatoes continue to grow impressively. I really hope the warm weather holds up another month so I can harvest some good, finished tomatoes. The eggplants and peppers have also been growing nicely in the heat, though I’m less hopeful about their success this year.

My hope is to eat the green beans this week and to continue making some kind of dent in the 100 or so beets we still have left. Tobia loves em, so I expect she’ll be eating dozens this week.

The leafy vegetables are becoming a bit more bitter as I should have really been harvesting them a few weeks ago and eating them in their prime.

The cucumbers are really bitter and are dominating the last box. I’m thinking of uprooting them, composting their remains, and making room for new fall crops.

On the subject of fall crops, I’m eager to get my indoor seeds out to the boxes already. I have made so many mistakes this season, but have learned a lot and know how to correct most of those for next year.

Composting is still going well, the pile is getting nice and dark (and also heavy to stir). I will use it to supplement (all natural) the fall crops.

I hope to stop only giving new boxes lip service and actually get those going this weekend.

Box 1

Tomatoes

Box 2

Eggplants and bell peppers

Box 3

Green beans and beets

Box 4

Swiss chard, lettuce and mesculun

Box 5

Chives, basil, onions, cucumber, artichoke, bell peppers and cowpeas