Honey Bee in Cucumber Blossom
It is literally a race to keep the greenery tame during the summertime here in the deep, tropical south. The Saint Augustine lawn grows like mad, and if you don't mow the beast every week it gets crazy. The wasps are out in full force and the cicadas are screaming, having a good time.
Our two cucumber hills have turned into massive vine mounds! This is our first year growing, first year in our new home with lots of yard space. Next year I know how to design the bed for the cucumbers, that is for sure. It seems like the vines just go nuts down here. Our cucumbers are out of control, and I planted three little pumpkin sprouts and put them in the corner in the back of the yard and they are going insane too. The vines love the acidy clay soil here it seems. I hope the tomatoes do as well, they are going in the ground soon.
Here is a lovely shot of a honey bee pollinating our giant cucumbers.
Our Best Cucumbers Collection
Our two cucumber hills have turned into massive vine mounds! This is our first year growing, first year in our new home with lots of yard space. Next year I know how to design the bed for the cucumbers, that is for sure. It seems like the vines just go nuts down here. Our cucumbers are out of control, and I planted three little pumpkin sprouts and put them in the corner in the back of the yard and they are going insane too. The vines love the acidy clay soil here it seems. I hope the tomatoes do as well, they are going in the ground soon.
Here is a lovely shot of a honey bee pollinating our giant cucumbers.
Labels: blossoms, cucumbers, gardening, insects, pictures, seeds, vegetables, vines
