Highlight: Oh, the joys of Summer! Today, the lawn tractor and I explored all the nooks and crannies of the yard seeking out overly exuberant blades of grass. Factually, the lawn consists primarily of an exotic array of well-manicured weeds. Those weeds have the endearing trait of being able to come back every year in great abundance. One cannot expect that from high-priced, fancy grasses that beg for water and fertilizer. Nope, I’ll take my heirloom weeds over expensive grasses anytime. (Unfortunately, wondrous and adorable spouse does not agree.)

Weather: The warm/hot, dry pattern continues. Fortunately the humidity is lower. The dry weather has necessitated extra watering and attention to the condition of the various plants. 2018-07-12: High – 86º (Detailed Summary – click here.)

Plantings: The okra we had for supper last night was excellent. That wonderful vegetable, properly cooked, has become a staple here at Serendipity Farmhouse.

Now that we have two empty raised garden boxes, we decided to plant seven more okra plants. We learned last year that we could freeze okra and have it throughout the remainder of the year. Although it might be too late in the season for successful planting, the prospect of more okra for us now and for the freezer makes it worth the effort and the violation of common sense.

2018-07-12: Planted two Clemson Spineless okra plants and five Cow’s Horn okra plants.

Harvest: Nothing to report.