Growth Charts

We've had some unusually warm and humid June weather. With temps in the 90s and uncomfortable mugginess, this is usually what August brings to upstate NY. I looked around yesterday to see what my plants think of this weather.

In cooperation with the heat, I've managed to kill my hanging flower basket in record time. It's only mid-June, and it looks like it's a-goner. At least I had the good sense to buy only 1 this year. It was so pretty when I got it, with tiny purple and white flowers. (Click photos to enlarge)

It's possible that there's hope, however. I had left this plant outside for dead, only to discover this yesterday.

And in the yet to be planted category, we have these petunias, impatiens, and cucumbers. I can't believe they're doing so well - I got them Memorial Day weekend.

The vegetable garden is doing very well - the tomatoes are taking off (in back), the onions, garlic, and herbs are all thriving as well. Oh, and of course the weeds are doing great too... Gotta get out there. Here's the garden on June 5th, and then again on June14th:

Also in the growing like a weed category: my toddler son. He had his 15-month checkup on Friday. He weighed in just under 30 pounds, and is 33 1/2" tall. 90th percentile for weight, and 95th percentile for height -- he's a big boy, like his Daddy!  Good thing we're putting in a second vegetable garden bed. Two big guys to feed here!

Comments

[vw bug]

Maybe I should post a picture of my plants. They are just about dead! ;-) Yours look great.

[Bonnie]

I spend so much time in my yard & garden, that I forget to get regular photos to see the change in growth. I live in Upper Michigan and we've had a combination of humidity, sun, and rain. The tomatoe plant I put in a pot at my boyfriend's house grew 9" in 3 days.

I've always wanted to grow garlic. Is is true that you don't get a harvest until the 2nd year?

[Marie]

Well, this is my first try at garlic, Bonnie. I planted it in the fall, and according to my friend who gave me the garlic to plant, it should be ready to harvest next month. It's been incredibly easy so far -- I planted 3 cloves, and each plant will produce 1 bulb of garlic. I covered them with straw for the winter, and then uncovered them in the spring. And now the plants are huge and cool looking! I can't wait to make pesto with the garlic and basil from my garden!