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Hi, Cheryl J; what tomatoes I have left are ripening slowly, and just hoping the animals don't get them before we do. :ermm: I had three big Rainbows that were almost ripe, and fastened plastic wrap around the cage so nothing could get to them....however, they somehow got underneath it and got...

Thanks, Four String Chef; I don't have that many so think I'll just eat them as is. Bet they'd make a wonderful tincture when darker, tho. :smile: Got Garlic, isn't it wonderful having all the fresh veggies?! That's my favorite thing about Summer - almost makes the heat & humidity worth it.

Didn't know where to put this, but what color are habaneros when they are ripe?? I've been picking some that are orange, but read somewhere that they should be more brown. I've not grown them before, but boy, they sure are hot and good!! :lol:

Thank you everyone, for the warm welcome!! I see we have friendly folks from all over here, which makes it even more fun and interesting. :smile: Cheryl J, good to see you again too!!! :smile:

No, Dawluver; I've usually had good tasting cukes, too. They did get bitter when they got too big, tho. I see some of you have had the animals munching in the garden also..we've had deer, squirrels and rabbits eating the almost-ripe tomatoes, but have gotten quite a few for tomato/spaghetti...

Hello, all!! I think the hot dry weather this year causes cukes to be more bitter, even tho we water them. We had some bitter ones, but it seems the smaller ones are better tasting. The plants even look yellowed now; we did plant more, and hopefully with the cooler weather now, they will be a...

New member here, and looking forward to knowing you all. I am a long-time gardener in Missouri. I have 4 wonderful grandchildren who are growing up too fast (don't they all)?! This looks like an interesting site with great people!!