"rachael simpson" wrote in message
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Between the heat (heat index has been anywhere from 102-125 the last
couple of weeks) and the lack of rain, the veggie garden is gone - despite
all my sprinkler system watering every day (early morning & again late
evening)

The only thing still hanging around are the crowder peas. But they are
going downhill fast.

The various tomatoes & peppers are planted in my flower bed among the
roses, glads, hostas, & lilies. Thankfully, all of those are thriving! for
now anyways.....

Put up some stewed tomatoes in the freezer the day before yesterday.
Surprisingly, I had 23 all ripen at the same time, and what's even more
surprising is that they escaped my frying pan!

Similar happened last year at my location, central texas. Similar
temperatures and lack of humidity in the air. Only thing that made it to
middle of summer were the maters.

Due to all the rain here, having problems with mold and fungus. Extremely
unusual in these parts, specially in summer.
Dave