Garden Update: Watermelons Make a Come Back!

I am truly amazed that we made it to August and my garden is still doing well – sure, we lost a few plants (green beans, cilantro, and zucchini are all gone). BUT some plants are thriving! The biggest surprise is that we have 7 watermelon growing! I really thought that everything was about done producing, but I think the monsoons have helped the last few weeks to encourage new growth.

What else is doing well?

I found 5 eggplants growing- that is the most we have had so far this season. Now I just need to figure out some good recipes for eggplant! I think I’ll try grilling them (or my hubby will) and of course, eggplant is good in pasta dishes.

The serranos never produced as well as I hoped they would this year. Although a few are still popping up- the strange part is that they are now turning red? Not sure why?

I know last year that my jalapenos started to turn red, but I thought it was because it cross pollinated with our red bell pepper, but that isn’t the case this year – so, I’m stumped! Anyone know what pepper may turn red? Could it be the heat?

As I mentioned the watermelons are making a come back- and they really are trying to take over the rest of the garden. Our poor cherry tomato plant is being pulled down from the watermelon (seen below). I had to trim it back a bit so that it didn’t completely take the tomatoes down to the ground. Who knew that watermelon plants like to grow up?

Overall, I’m very encouraged that the garden is thriving through our 110 degree summers – and I’m looking forward to what I can grow in the Fall.

Now, it’s your turn, what surprises are you finding in your garden? What is growing and starting to produce? What are your challenges? If you have a blog, link up your blog post with Mr.Linky. If not, leave a comment- I’d love to hear how your garden is growing!

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