Thanks to Denise we have photos from the garden, keeping us up to date on its growth. Looks like the Hubbard squash is even more of a monster - the one in the back dropped its one fruit, and is now a casualty of (presumably) racoon bites. But the Hubbard in the front is doing better, getting nice and orange. And it looks like the chard has finally taken off, and should be good eating for the rest of the summer.
As we stroll about the farmer's markets of Washington we keep wondering how the season compares to our own garden. Peaches have been in season since we got here mid-July, as have tomatoes, summer squash and green beans. We've had corn a few times, but the variety isn't as nice as the peaches and cream which is so popular in Ontario - not as sweet and juicy.
One interesting thing I learned at one of the Mexican restaurants is that Hubbard squash flowers are especially good for eating - they're a bit bigger and more robust. So we'll have to try eating the male flowers in the future - only the female flowers bear fruit.
