We had a cold spring. First planting of peas never came up, but the second planting did so we did ok with those. More to plant next month for the fall. If you have never had fresh peas, don't or you may become obsessed by them like us. Pics are in another thread.
Then came a late spring frost which crippled most of the tomatoes. Got 3 more types going again - campari, grape sungold and brandywine. They got knocked over by the wind and heat while we were in Nags Head. One campari and one grape sungold survived. Planted a new yellow and a new orange tomato plant. They're doing great.
Peppers took a hit too. Replaced them with a jalapeño, two yellow bells and two green bells. Slim pickings at the nursery by late June but these are coming along. I still have plenty of canned and dried peppers from last year.
Three different kinds of cucumbers and a cantaloupe.
Herbs... lots of basil, garlic chives, sage, parsley and rosemary. Some in the gardens as deterrent plantings and some in pots on the deck for easy picking. One nasturtium too, it adds a nice peppery flavor to salads.
Tomato cuttings - pro tip. Once these root, they'll give us a bonus second round of tomatoes in the fall after the first plants are tired out.
Albion strawberries were planted this spring. We had some ready to eat mid June, then the heat shut them down. They're starting to bloom again and will bear fruit into the fall. We also have a couple blueberry bushes.
@Greg Where there's a will there's a way and you are a testament to that mf ! 👏::flag-us::
@Obk9x2 never quit! Things are a month behind but I'll still have plenty to can and freeze.
@Greg I know you will for sure - lol water into wine - i know you get my meaning 🙏 and many blessings always to you and yours mf ::flag-us::
We typically do jalapenos and then pickle them. Started our planting too late this year so it's just flowers.
@Obk9x2 Ty, it'll all work out in the end.
@SassyGirl hand pollinate those flowers with a q-tip! Just gently touch the inside of every flower.