I got one of the metal tubs drilled for drainage, filled with soil and a bit of fertilizer, soaked with water, and planted with two of the candy roaster squash. This is a pretty unlikely-to-succeed experiment to see if these can produce before it turns too cold. But I have more seeds saved for spring.
The garden's looking pretty crazy now. That Thai basil needs to go soon, but the butterflies are enjoying the blooms. The Thai long beans are just producing like crazy. Every time I turn around, I find big beans I have missed picking, some of them only good for seeds. I need to try a variety that isn't the same color as the vine so I can see them easier. Honestly, after growing these, I don't know if I will try a standard pole or bush bean again. These were the most productive plants in my garden, and the least susceptible to pests.
My native hibiscus is happy enough that it's putting a few more bloom buds out. Can't wait to see it bloom again!
And finally, the beautyberry fruit is quickly turning purple now. Both plants are full of berries again. They are the happiest natives in my yard, not suffering from the month+ without (almost any) rain. Neither of them needed any extra water from me.
I'm planning to get some seeds started for fall veggies this week. I'll keep them inside so they'll be cooler until they germinate.
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