We grown green peppers in wire cages to give them extra support
against the occasional high winds of summer storms.

The cage also provides support for branches bearing the weight of several large peppers.
The large open squares make it easy to reach in and harvest.

	Delicata Squash have a great flavor. Beware of Squash Bugs!

Our raspberries are kept under netting to protect them from pests.
Japanese Beetles arrive in June and love to munch on the tender leaves.
Bees and wasps come in September to feast on the ripe fruit.

Okra continues to produce through early fall months up to ther first frost..

Each beautiful okra blossom develops into a pod.
Pick when still small so that they remain tender.

Fruits on our fig bush ripen in late September to October.
As the nights turn cool the ripening stops, so that we are unable
to harvest much of the fruit the bush produces. We are currently experimenting with another variety.

Note the watermelon, bottom right.

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