Mid-summer is a vibrant time in vegetable gardens, orchards, and berry patches. Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are at their peak, offering bountiful harvests. Regular picking encourages continued production and prevents overripening. Orchards are filled with ripe fruits like peaches, plums, and early apples, perfect for fresh eating and preserving. Berry picking is also … Continue reading Mid-summer fruit, vegetable & herb gardening