Veggie Garden Update

Recent additions to the veggie garden include:

2 Japanese Eggplants
14 Roma Tomatoes
2 Large Red Tomatoes
2 Large Yellow Tomatoes
Basil
Oregano

I've also started thinning the corn. It's not easy throwing out such beautiful healthy plants, but I know it'll help the other ones grow better.

Softouch Holly

Our latest landscaping addition is a pair of Softouch Holly (Ilex crenata) on either side of our front steps to replace the pair of azaleas of which one died. The remaining azalea is going around the corner in a shadier area.

Ilex crenata - Small, compact globe form with lustrous, dark green foliage. Mature height 2'x3'. Zone 6.

They're just the right size for the area, dark beautiful green, and will be green year round. Perfect.

Beans & Squash

Tonight I set up some stake tripods, transplanted my lima beans and zucchini, and planted green beans from seed. Yesterday I moved the volunteer pumpkins from the front flower bed to the veggie garden. I watered everything until the ground was saturated. Then a storm came up. Lots of wind and rain. I hope it isn't damaging the tender transplants....