We celebrated the first day of summer this week and this morning I picked our first ripe Early Girl tomatoes along with some basil. Can we say Caprese Salad?
The rhubarb is about to take over! It is growing in a 4-foot square raised box.
Too bad those enormous leaves aren’t edible!
The magnolia I have espaliered across the back fence treated us with new blooms this week. I’d say it’s officially summer.
I hope you are reaping the rewards of the season.
Did not know you could do that with Magnolia’s I thought they were always as trees… I am wondering what My tomatoes are doing… another 4 weeks and will be home… I need to ask the sitter how mine are doing, love your tomatoes and basil. Good part about being in a more moderate temp….
The magnolia we have is a dwarf variety but would still reach 25 feet easily. You can espalier any tree. Pruning is the key — from the beginning! Think of bonsai!
Another wonderful selection of photos, Franki. I bet some lucky friend is going to get a batch of them on note cards. Beautiful garden and gardening!
Thanks Christy! Soon you’ll enjoy some of those tomatoes.
I always get hung up commenting on your posts, but I did want to say count me in on the salad!! Great photos, too. Kris
Thanks for making the effort to comment Kris. Just let me know when you’re in the neighborhood and we’ll whip up that salad!