Poppies

Just today, a new poppy showed up in the garden and it's beautiful! It's so different and such a pretty pink.



These large "carnation" poppies are starting to grow on me. They are quite ornamental and fun!



These are the "peony" poppies which are much prettier, but very delicate.



The poppies were started from seed from Renee's Garden. They were rather difficult to start since the seeds are so small, you don't know if you're getting anywhere with them. Finally, in the early summer many of them germinated and had to be thinned out. Next year, I will relocate them against a fence where they can have more support.

Highlights from the garden

"Carnation" or "Peony" Poppy


I'm sorry to say this, but for such an highly anticipated flower, this flower is just ugly. I started these poppies from seed and they were rather difficult to get started actually. It took weeks and only recently have they grown to size. The flowers aren't very "flowery" at all. I plan on relocating these to give them more support next year.

Corn - Harvested some corn for dinner tonight!


Sugar Snap Peas - I think we have a runner up compared to last year's largest pea.


English Cucumbers


We have had 21 successful English cucumbers to date. They are delicious and great to pickle or bring to work (they retain their water). I've shared many with my neighbors too. The cucumbers are beginning to winde down, but I hope more come back. I wonder if I should trim the lower leaves on the vine?

Basil


More basil than I know what to do with! With the rain and heat, the basil has really bolted. I harvested, washed, dried and submerged the leaves in olive oil to save for winter use. I made tons of pesto which I've been eating on everything! I'll post the recipe soon.

Carrots


I was curious to see the progress on the carrots, so I dug a little bit just to see what it looks like. It's so cute! I don't know when it's time to harvest though???