Ahhh, summer. I think, anyway. Here it is, August, and we don't even need the fans out. I'm wearing pants. And long sleeves! As a matter of fact, I haven't felt the heat of summer but once or twice this season, maybe three times, and summer is almost over. But then, scientists have said that it has actually been COOLING for the last ten years, rather than warming. And I believe it. I remember the summers as a kid, and man, were they HOT! Not like the mild stuff we've gotten lately.

Anyway, after three long years of trying, and lots of tricks and sneaky techniques (but all organic and nontoxic!), my garden is finally flourishing! I finally got rid of the slugs, Japanese beetles and leaf hoppers, and will be able to enjoy summer's bounty. If it ripens before the first frost, that is.