July Produce tally: August W 2 Update Blossom rot, leggy plants, rats in the compost bin and more!

One of our cauliflower is finally starting to turn into a head: Back Yard Aug 3 2013
I usually post often about our garden in the summer, but I must admit I haven't been in our garden much these days so I don't think to write about it. Our garden has been doing good, just a little slow to get going due to colder temps and a late planting, so I've had no need to garden at all. Nothing like last year! I've only been occasionally harvesting kale, beans, tomatoes, basil, jalapenos, broccoli, beets, and cucumbers. I've actually only watered twice this year because it's been cooler and partly cloudy most days, even when it hasn't rained.

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