Harvest Slowdown

Just as I thought we were starting to have a peak in harvest, it got hot dry again again. These last couple of weeks temps have been averaging at 105. Irregardless, I had an abundance of yellow squash and corn. (The squirrels were kind enough to save us 3 or 4 ears. grr...) And the green beans were starting to really come in as well.

I had started lettuce, spinach, mustard, and collards again, but the heat has not left many survivors. Now the garden is looking rather sad all the way around. We are starting to get bell peppers and lots of Roma tomatoes. There are also a couple more eggplants forming. (The previous eggplant was a little green, so I will wait a little while to pick.) The squash and beans are still good, just stressed from the heat. The corn is finished for the season. And I just read an interesting squirrel remedy to try next year. Once the ears are beginning to form, wrap packing tape loosely around each ear. The squirrels can't peel down the taped husks. I can't wait to try it... hee hee hee! Now if only there were a good way to stop Mr. Mockingbird's tomato pecking. Guess I'll be picking up some bird netting when I get my fall seeds/plants.