Trials (Rabbits! Weird Weather!) and Triumphs (Tomatoes! Zucchinis!)

IN THE BIG GARDEN:

The radishes and carrots are a little ragged thanks to a hungry rabbit that was munching on them. A few days ago I caught the bunny red-pawed in the radish and carrot bed, but at least I saw where it ran out, so I could fix the fence. Hopefully the plants will grow back (the radishes are almost ready to harvest anyway).

Carrot close-up

Radish row, viewed from above

A casualty of the bunny

Peppers and peas

It's been so cold and rainy the last few weeks, the peppers don't seem to be doing well. I'm going to give them a little time now that it's hot out, but if they don't start growing I'll probably pull them out and plant some radishes and then maybe a late spinach crop.

However, the peas are looking good, doing their climbing act
(above and two photos following)

Tomatoes are also growing well

Here's the Brandywine, an heirloom variety

The first Sungold tomatoes, just starting to set fruit. I can hardly wait!!!

The zucchini-nasturtium jungle

I swear there are zucchini plants in there.
I may have to thin the nasturtiums in case they take over!

Baby zucchini just setting fruit

And a nasturtium. These flowers are good in salads, gives it a little spice.

IN THE LITTLE GARDEN...

YIKES!!! My fast broccoli variety bolted -- began to flower too early. I guess I didn't get it in early enough to get a crop before the hot weather set in over the last few days. The broccoli apparently didn't care that I had finals in late April and early May, so I didn't get it planted until late May. I think I'll let the broccoli flower and collect seeds; maybe I can plant them in late July for a fall crop.

Close-up of the bolting broccoli (above and two photos following)

My slower-growing broccoli variety seems to be doing OK. Here's hoping it doesn't bolt too!

The herbs are all doing well; I've cut the mint, rosemary, and thyme several times each.

Here is some rosemary in front of a broccoli plant.

This is lemon thyme, it gives a nice flavor to stir fries.

Under the row covers, the spinach seems to be doing OK. I think it's almost time for a salad!