The hottest days of 2011 in rural Spokane have us seeking shade. Some crops might be as well, as we seek 90 degrees in the shade. The basil doesn't care too much for the heat, but the pictured "Boston Marrow" squash happens to feel otherwise. This picked today is among many yet to ripen and further grow. Apparently, the marrow is one of the most grown squash in the United States and has been for some time. This one tipped the scale at 14 pounds, which is roughly the average(whatever that means...) I can never thank enough people of the community who have supported us all summer, and continue to do so. It's a great comfort to know people can enjoy the fruits of our labor as close to their freshest moment as possible. Beets continue to grow a bit, but some have slowed and need to be harvested. Small chiogga's and golden beets fill out a couple rows and early wonders still scatter both sides of the barn as well. New carrot growth is coming in and also some lettuces. What really caught my eye today was the red mangel beets in the southwest garden. They are roughly 40 percent above ground and starting to hint at their possible growth of 20 pounds or more. I'd be truly impressed if we could get one that big on love, water and sunshine.. Anyway, y'all have lovely summer weekend and good luck to those of you going back to your schoolin' in the weeks to come! cheers, JR
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