I was out watering the dog and me, and incidentally, the garden, and made some new discoveries.

The three sisters had babies–a gourd and possibly a pumpkin or squash!  There are tassels on their corn stalks (no corn yet), and an occasional bean on their vines, so it’s official.  Maybe we could have a shower to celebrate?

The mystery hanging gourd/pumpkin/? on the neighbor’s side of the fence is getting big!  I wonder if they noticed it!

The giant gourd (?) monster taking over the yard keeps producing adorable little babies.

And the veg plants keep producing zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, a few peppers, more okra than we can keep up with, and even some additional baby potatoes.  The veg garden is turning into a flower garden as well!  I’m pretty sure if I leave it alone next year as planned, it will explode with volunteer everything.

The euphorbia (green and white variegated) seems to be a great pollinator magnet, similar to mt. mint.  It really draws a crowd.

The infernal heat wave has of course been extended into tomorrow, or perhaps forever.  I won’t say I’m acclimating; rather, I try to ignore it, because I will not be stopped!

Update: extended through Sat!!  Why don’t they just say permanent extreme weather?!