July 25th, 2023

Magenta zinnias surrounded by yellow lantana

Some flowers I picked up from Lowes that have done pretty well in the heat.

Yellow Crazy Cherry tomatoes on the vine

"Crazy Cherry" tomatoes from Baker Creek that I started from seed. These are pretty prolific so far and have a nice sweet flavor right off the vine.

Tomato plants reaching the second crossbar of the arch, with sunflowers tied to support poles

Tomatoes are up to the second crossbar now and have mostly started to fruit. Sunflowers are coming up well and attached to their support poles as well.

Hanging planters full of blooming orange zinnias and other flowers

Flowers in the hanging planters have all bloomed at this point which is great. They're in direct full sun all day and even when they dry out they tend to rehydrate after a good soaking. Will definitely be growing these again.