I had the camera out to take a picture of the first cucumber of the season--just in case something unfortunate happens to it before it's ready to harvest, and somebody pulled into the driveway. This is an event that Buster finds irresistible. That is, he can't resist making a comment about it.



But meanwhile, back in the garden... Here's the cuke patch....



And the guest of honor..... Better looking than any of what we got last year!



The squash are bigger, but they have no fruit yet.



Tomato and pepper plants are nothing to blog about, but the horseradish has nice bushy tops, so maybe I'll get to harvest some this year. Last time I tried to harvest they were only as thick as a pencil, so I replanted it.



So, slugs and other bugs are under control, and so are the weeds. We got 2 inches of rain last night, which we needed, and it's going to be hot and not too humid for the rest of the week. Maybe even the slow tomato plants can catch up!

Comments:

wow a FRESH garden... dare to dream!!!

I love watching gardens grow! Nice big cucumber there!

Buster stole the show,he is so cute.I have no yard to grow a garden,I'm jealous.Your garden looks like you might have a nice crop this year.Nice pics. Laurie

Buster looks good in his harness.
Your garden is growing! Have you ever made sliced cucumbers in a mayo and half-n-half sauce? It's really good.

comment by mattguru18 on July 22, 2008 2:43 PM ()

I've had it! It is good, but I don't know how to make it. Hopefully I'll have enough cukes this year to try a few new things. Maybe homemade pickles!

reply by jjoohhnn on July 24, 2008 8:23 AM ()

John, explain to me about Wheatens. They look a lot like beagles and this is an unfamilar breed to me. Tell me more about them, they are very cute.

comment by strider333 on July 19, 2008 12:47 AM ()

reply by jjoohhnn on July 19, 2008 4:13 PM ()

Nice looking garden! Right now all we have are tomato's but that was the test. Since they survived and are thriving, we take on another veggie! Busters cute!

comment by jennrud on July 18, 2008 9:39 PM ()

He's a character! Good luck with your next crop!

reply by jjoohhnn on July 19, 2008 4:13 PM ()

The garden looks good, I love fresh homegrown tomatoes...say Hi to Donna and the boys..*grins*

comment by elfie33 on July 17, 2008 10:19 AM ()

Will do, but don't forget, grandbaby #3 is a girl! Store-bought 'maters taste like cardboard, so I only eat homegrowns. Yup, fall is BLT season.

reply by jjoohhnn on July 19, 2008 4:11 PM ()

Our tomato plants (3 varieties) have a ton, I mean a TON of blooms, but no tomato's yet (what's the deal?) We had a very first cuke in a salad last night and I got a one little zucchini and a decent summer squash so far. If/When the tomato's do come in, I swear I'll be able to set up a stand at the end of my driveway,
Your garden looks well tended to. (Ours has quite a bit of weeds, but my husband just keeps moving the cucumber vines around over top of them and they get choked out, )

comment by shesaidwhat on July 15, 2008 5:38 AM ()

This is the first year I've done a really good job with weeding, but it hasn't made a difference.

reply by jjoohhnn on July 16, 2008 7:42 AM ()

Very nice!! Buster is cute!!

comment by texastar on July 14, 2008 6:43 PM ()

You are welcome!!

reply by texastar on July 14, 2008 7:28 PM ()

Thanks!

reply by jjoohhnn on July 14, 2008 7:17 PM ()

Nice! Give Buster a scratch on the head for me.

comment by jondude on July 14, 2008 6:10 PM ()

Will do!

reply by jjoohhnn on July 14, 2008 7:15 PM ()