On the brink...

These are images from the week...to the left a Mortgage Lifter just about ready. 

Below, Corno di Toro peppers ... when will they turn red?  Who knows?  But I can't wait to roast some of these sweet Italian babies.

And while I'm not going to eat this guy (yet) I thought I'd include a shot of one of those cute yellow baby ducks all grown up and enjoying a swim in the pool:

 

A zinnia about to unfurl.

And basil flanked by one of Ward's toy trucks.

It's been a great week in the garden.  I've done lots of weeding and mulching, put in some more field peas, squashed a million bugs, and had many glimpses of glory:  harmony among the kids in the shade,  a breeze timed just perfect, mama wolf spider with her turquoise egg sack clutched tight, and the special quality of air that happens just under the squash plants...

I'll be at the South Durham Farmer's Market this weekend with:  Kale Mix, Zucchini (both the ordinary type and a wonderful Italian heirloom called Costata Romanesca), Yellow Squash, Cucumbers, assorted heirloom tomatoes, New Zealand Spinach, basil, flowers, and a limited amount of green beans.