Tuesday, August 11, 2015

August Garden Progress

After a fairly rainy July, it's been hot and dry so far this August. In addition to using the drip sprinklers, I've been going out with the hose in the evenings to make sure the veggies get enough water -- and a chance to cool down after the very hot days!

I wouldn't say this is the most productive garden I've had, since our balcony container gardens were always extremely productive per square foot. But I've had a steep learning curve with gardening in CO, plus far more inconsistent weather patterns! We have had some gorgeous tomatoes though, and I'm looking forward to seeing what else is a success in the garden this year.

Living Design August Garden Progress

Melons on the outside of the breakfast nook. We've had lots of little flowers, but I can't tell if any melons are actually growing yet.

Living Design August Garden Progress

Corn and pumpkins growing along the back fence. I tried beans too, but so far they've all fried in the hot afternoon sun.

Living Design August Garden Progress

Baby pumpkin!

Living Design August Garden Progress

One set of potted tomatoes and marigolds. The marigolds help attract pollinators and make it pretty!

Living Design August Garden Progress

I had a bunch of volunteer sunflowers in one corner of the yard.

Living Design August Garden Progress

Our row of marigolds, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants along the side fence.

Living Design August Garden Progress

Black tomatoes

Living Design August Garden Progress

The eggplants had a very slow start, but suddenly they're growing and some have these little purple flowers. Maybe I'll have some successful eggplants after all?

Living Design August Garden Progress

I don't know what this perennial bush is, but it attracts a lot of bees so I like it!

Living Design August Garden Progress

We had some volunteer plants in the sandbox, and it turns out they're tomatillos! Since my current plan is to turn the sandbox into a raised bed anyway, I'm letting them grow where they are. We'll see if they're any good.

That's where we are with our garden. If you garden, what's growing well for you? And if any readers have advice for gardening on the Front Range I'd love to hear it!

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