Through all the trials and tribulations, my garden has kept producing, mostly maters and eggplant and banana peppers
The eggplants were an after thought, and I wish I hadn't planted them because I don't cook with them, at least not yet.
They are also susceptible to Squash bugs.
I've pulled out the Yellow Squash and Zuchinni plants, after they produced a bit but then were infested with squash bugs, beetles and their eggs and larvae
↑I did get enough yellow squash to fix a mess for myself
Now, I am getting more maters than I can use or give away, so I'm cooking them enmasse for storage
↓Picked this morning
↓ in my refridgerator
Now because of my health, I am not able to work in my garden as I would like, this may be the last year I spend time, money and effort on it.
I catch my toe on just about everything. I can't work in my garden with a cane in one hand, so what am I to do?
I had this goard volunteer, the only thing I can thing of was a seed that had fallen from the bird feeder I had above that spot... like FIVE YEARS AGO? 🤨
Perhaps there is still hope for me
by
Jerry E Smith
©7/27/2026
All images are original
