The magic beanstalks?????

The green beans were so good - more had to be planted.   These mighty sprouts were put in the ground just 5 days ago and have taken off  like, well, "magic".     This little patch of 25 plants is only about 1/3 of what was planted  last Sunday..... and all are doing just as well!   A buddy asked the other day if maybe we would get tired of fresh green beans by the end of summer......  hmmmmmm - I wonder (but doubt) if we will!   A small harvest is ready from the first planting and will be a nice addition to the smoked pulled beef that is planned for the grill sometime this weekend.     

Just barely visible is the lone surviving Poblano pepper from the back lot.   It wasn't getting the sun it needed and was struggling.....  Quick work with a hand shovel and a few snips with the shears gave it a fresh start.   Sporting a lot of new growth - it seems to like its new home.   

These cucumber vines are going crazy too - not necessarily in a good way only though.   They are loaded with blossoms and even a few baby cukes, but something else is going on.   I think aphids may be the culprit and so there is an all out organic assault planned for later today.