Garden, July 30, 2014

DSC03749 Carrots and plants that benefit from a little shade.

DSC03754 Parsley going to seed.  I still take some stalks as needed.

DSC03750 Beets are not thriving under these conditions

DSC03751 Cabbage plants in the background are definitely doing poorly.  The mustard plants from the 5 varieties in the mesclun mix.  It survives, but when we cooked it, we found it tough.  I have a lot of learning to do!

DSC03752 Broccoli, which is pale and eaten  (by snails?)

DSC03758 Close up of the eaten broccoli.

At this time of year, when the sun shines on the kitchen garden, it is like an oven.