It's been a while since I've posted anything here.  I've been too preoccupied with the wildfires.  Pop over to my personal blog to read about that.

The 35mph winds Sunday and Monday did not do my corn any favors.  Several stalks are leaning and despite our efforts to rectify the situation, they continue to lean.  I may try to stake them this weekend ... I may not.  I will admit I am feeling rather defeated in my gardening efforts and along with being tired from the events of this week (wildfires) I just don't have my heart in it right now.  All the green beans are gone.  Our temps jumped from the 80's to 95* and they all died.  The pickleworms destroyed all the cucumber plants.  I am down to 2 zucchini plants from 5 ... whether the remaining 2 make it is yet to be seen.  I am down to 1 squash plant from 4 ... whether it holds on is yet to be seen.  They look okay from a distance, but I need to make time and give them a thorough inspection.  They may still be infested with pickleworms.  I have let things slide so badly this week.  Keeping abreast of the wildfire situation was more important.

The okra is still doing okay.  We enjoyed our first batch of fried okra a couple of nights ago.  I could eat it until I'm literally sick!

We still have not had rain and now there is not even dew on the ground in the mornings.  I am strongly feeling my attempts at watering the garden on my own are a failing effort.  We did have our first sunflower open up yesterday so that was a beautiful thing to see.

I have also noticed that my singapore plumeria seems to be thriving since I gave it a dose of fish emulsion the other week when I put it on the garden plants.  I really need to repot it soon.

Mama Cat