Starting to harvest some southern peas(Black eyed peas). The pole beans are starting to get more pods. They all seem to be thriving in the hot weather. No significant pests or diseases. The tall wire cages are working well.

Southern Peas and Pole beans growing, doing well so far. Should have a pretty good harvest in 3-4 weeks.

Pole beans and southern peas (Black eyed peas) planted. Germination rate for the seeds was near 100%. The lower parts of the trellises for the pole beans are in place. These beans can get very tall. It looks like the summer rains have started.

Looking forward to working on the new community garden again on 6/25

Skip ahead in the garden. Lots of tomatoes. I pick them early so they don't get attacked by pests. The plants are starting to dwindle and the beans are done. Looking forward to pole beans and southern peas(which are really beans) during the heat of summer.

This is kind of a difficult gardening time in central FL. The daytime temps are high, but the rainy season hasn't started yet. The plants are stressed and need a lot of water. (Especially in raised beds).

Lots of tomatoes, no ripening yet.

Attack of the aphids and caterpillars. The tomatoes still look pretty good, anyway. Ladybugs to the rescue for the aphids(hopefully). I may need to try an oil spray. I may need something different for the caterpillars. On the other hand, I don't want to harm the ladybugs.

Lots of tomatoes. Waiting for ripening. Our weather has been hot and the plant bed continues to dry out fast.