Last summer, a ladybug caught resting on the bud of an okra flower. Photo by author. Right now there is a row of tiny okra seedlings gleefully breaking through the soil to embrace the sun. What they don't know is that the temp is supposed to top 90 today! But I gave them some extra water this morning. Gave extra water to two watermelon seedlings [two so far that is] and the pole beans. This weekend I'll be planting more veggies. The senior software engineering guy has requested zucchini so that'll go in, too. Actually found some great recipes using... Read more →