Status Report on the First Day of Summer

It's the first day of summer and the thermometer proves it!  The expected high today is in the mid to upper 90's.  We need rain, bad.

The squash bugs are doing their damage.  I found more hatchlings on the yellow squash plants today.  A couple of the plants are goners.  It's a race now, to see how many mature fruits I can get before everything collapses into a slimy mess.

On a more positive note, I am picking zucchini and yellow squash.  I picked the first vine-ripened tomato this morning.  The bush beans are producing steadily.  The rattlesnake pole beans are blooming well.  Cukes and peppers are healthy and prolific.  New potatoes are creamy and delicious.  We're still eating beet roots.  The berries are abundant.  Basil, mint, parsley and other herbs are adding their fresh tastes to our table.  Overall, life is good in the garden.