Back from our European Vacation, and Back in the Garden!

I left the garden in good hands.  It looks better now than the day we left two weeks ago!

Andrew has been holding down the fort - taking care of the dog, the chickens, the house and, of course, the garden.  Everything has been weeded.  The paths between the beds have been covered in a layer of new mulch.  The tomatoes have grown like crazy, and Andrew had to reinforce their support structure.  He planted more edamame and a few hills of patty pan squash.  He kept everything picked ... squash, green beans, beets.  He picked blackberries, blueberries, and figs - made cobblers with some and put some in the freezer.  To top it off, he prepared supper for us tonight ... a delicious meal straight out of the garden - steamed beets, green beans, and squash, plus, sliced tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Then he cleaned up the kitchen.  Welcome home!