Summer begins this week, the longest days of the year are happening right now.

In the garden, the growing season is on. Spring's weather ended on a bit of a topsy-turvy note. Warm days and cool days interchanged with a few hot ones in between.

My garden seemed to enjoy the cool downs much more than the warm ups. A nice reprieve for peas, celery and broccoli, getting a bit longer harvest season when there isn't a June heat wave. Read More »