The temps have been blistering hot here for a while... but the coming week promises temps in the 80s and very low 90s. I HOPE the promise of cooler temperatures really does come true! Work around the farm increases significantly when it's hot. It will be nice to have a break from the heat, for sure! I'm sure the animals would agree.
I snapped these sunset photos tonight as I was running around just before dark trying to get everything checked on after a bit of rain that came through (just a sprinkle, but we had some wind that was concerning). I thought it made a pretty panoramic, though amateur at best.
One of the zucchini plants took a pretty serious beating from the wind.
The beans seemed to LOVE the rain! They're getting eager to climb the twine trellis!
I expect with lower temps for a few days, things will really grow well this week -- hopefully the grass in the pastures grows some, too! We NEED a break from the heat. We NEED rain!!
I should probably thin the corn patch...
More zucchini and crookneck squash plants... I see lots and lots of squash dishes in my future!
Oh look! MORE zucchini plants! Yellow zucchini here.
More rain, please!!
Are you in line for some of the backlash from Alex. Remember beware what you wish for. Love the photos of the sky and the veggies. I'm hungry now
Posted by: Kathy Archer | June 30, 2010 at 07:01 AM
Oooh, beautiful cloud formations and sunset! It's so sad that you're wishing for upper 80s/low 90s for coolness when we think that is hot summer weather here. We haven't had much of any summer to speak of so far this year. Here's wishing you lots of raindrops in the next few days . . . .
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 29, 2010 at 08:31 PM
We've had 6 weeks of rain and blown out rivers. The last shot looks like your typical "Texas bermuda triangle" cloud formation. lovely, but dryer than a popcorn ----. River fishin with Jeff tomorrow, just like Anna ordered. Remember, "We're all in this together, so keep your stick on the ice"..... that's Yupper for "hang in there" .....Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | June 29, 2010 at 11:49 AM
What an interesting panoramic composition. I love the black background onto which you placed your various photos. Hopefully some day I'll learn how to do that. My friend Vicki made her first panoramic with 5 photos. Here's the link: http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/2010/06/yesterdays-sunset.html
I loved your storm clouds.
Posted by: Gabriela | June 29, 2010 at 08:28 AM
I don't think the panorama is amateurish. I think it is artsy. In fact, if you tilted the photos on purpose...:)
Flooding in Nebraska. Maybe some of the floodwaters will come down a river for you.
Posted by: Shala | June 29, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Looking good inspite of the lack of rain. Our beans, peas, potatoes, brussels and kalorabi are looking good. The pumpkins, all squash and tomatoes are looking bad. Too much rain here. Looks like a dryer week ahead, yeah. Give the sump pump a break!
Pretty sunset photos. I do love a pretty sunset. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | June 28, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Your garden makes me hungry for real food... I am learning "late in life" that fast food isn't real. It doesn't satisfy, and it actually makes me sluggish. Real food - especially something you've grown for yourself - wow, that's amazing!
Your storm cloud shots are very interesting - I'm hoping you get a good gentle rain.
Posted by: Sharli | June 28, 2010 at 08:00 PM
I love seeing the pics of your garden. Our garden is beyond pathetic this year, again. Don't forget zucchini bread, too! YUM!
Posted by: Valerie | June 28, 2010 at 07:52 PM