The summer heat is on, and it seems its here to stay. July days in South Dakota can be quite sweltering, and the plants aren't pleased (nor are many people, I might add).
Caliente Bites
Hopefully the heat helps the peppers--they're supposed to be spicy, right? I fear those plants will need help in the near future that I can't provide. Most of peppers plants are already producing an abundance of fruit, lots and lots fruit, as you can see.
One of two successful banana pepper plants
Holy jalapenos!
The thing is, though, the peppers are getting big. In no time, they'll be full grown, and I'm worried their weight will be too much for the frail stems supporting them. I'm starting to regret putting my seedlings into sand buckets--they should've had a much bigger pot so they could grow to the proper size.
Green is My Favorite Color
Luckily, my eyes could never tire of seeing green, because the balcony is covered in the color.
The Green Revolution
Everything looks really good these days, or at least their leaves do. I have a few root vegetables in a windowsill box with fantastic foliage, but potentially sad crops. I see that box and I think about what happened with the radishes. I haven't tried to harvest any of the kohlrabi, carrots, or fennel, but I have a feeling they'll tell a similar tale.
Carrots peeking through the soil
Nature's Beauty
Everyday when I walk out into my garden, I can't help but admire God's creation. He has such perfect vision, hand crafting these delicate plants that add to the beauty of our world and provide us with all the nutrients the human body needs to thrive.
Banana pepper, just a few days old
I'm so happy I found this hobby. I'm not sure how I would have kept my sanity this summer without a connection to my roots as well as those of our ancestors.
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