The Harvest is Gearing Up- And So is the Heat

There is a heat advisory today, meaning temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s F, and hazards for the very young and the elderly in terms of overheating and dehydration. I grew up without AC for most of my childhood, though the old house was surrounded by fields and trees, so it didn't get nearly as hot as a sun-baked house surrounded by the concrete and steel of a city. Watch out! Stay in the shade; move slowly; wear a big, floppy hat; and drink plenty of water if you are outside in the heat of the day! 

In the better news, the garden yields are going up. We harvested only a little over a pound of produce last month. This month was harvested over five pounds so far, with over a pound coming in yesterday. The larger tomatoes have not even started ripening, and the corn will not be in until mid-July! Then we'll have some big numbers. Stay cool.