Baby It's Hot Outside

August has to be one of my least favorite times of the year.  It's not only hot, but it's also that time between summer and fall when plants are dying down no matter how much you water them.  It's too hot to spend much time outside and needless to say, all my gardens are being overrun by unwanted weeds.  Alas, what's a girl to do?

On the bright side I can look at the jars of pickles, relishes and jellies I've made.  I can see the bags of vegetables in the freezer and know I will still be enjoying my bounty in the long cold months ahead.  That thought alone cools me down a little!

Today I am making grape jelly and kosher dill pickles.  The grapes were harvested from an Aunt and Uncle's yard and the cucumbers are still producing in my garden.  I am just now getting delicious okra and I am looking forward to harvesting some soybeans.

Our tomato plants are history along with the green beans and squash.  Our pepper plants might bounce back when the weather cools down.

This morning I joined the sisterhood of farmgirls at the Mary Jane Farms magazine and website.  This is a wonderful and fun magazine that shares other farmgirls days and provides tips on gardening, crafts, decorating and recipes.  It is the best magazine ever!  I can't wait to start earning badges.

Okay, now I feel better.  August doesn't seem so bad to me now.  I will get up and get to work on my jelly and pickles.  Did I say work?   I should say blessings. 

Have a cool and blessed day.