Mid-summer update

I apologize for the delay in posting, but what can I say. My days are punctuated by morning watering, evening harvest, and evening watering. If anyone is still reading this irresponsibly updated blog, that's my excuse.

I have produced, or aided in the production, of some pretty serious water melon, the usual crop of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. The cantaloupe is really my crowning achievement, considering my ant population.

Canning has proven to be pretty easy, just follow the directions. No one has died yet. Pickling firmer vegetables has been easy. However, I've failed to make actual pickles, that is pickled cucumbers. They get mushy. Maybe I'm over cooking them, but I really cannot say. If anyone has a fool proof system, let me know.

Thanks