Christensen Farm Update: We've Got Beans!

Down on the Christensen Farm, things are looking good. Despite exceptionally dry weather, then a really nasty thunderstorm on July 3, we're starting to harvest green beans. So far I've gotten 3 chopped cups (freezer), and I'll be picking some tonight for dinner. I am really enjoying seeing the vegetables rolling in. It's really satisfying!

These are the neighborhood cats that like hanging out on our backyard fence. As you can see, they are too well-fed to be strays. They are afraid of Josh and me, so they run away as soon as we open the back door. Josh took this picture, so I am not exactly sure how he got this close!

In the District of Columbia, apparently tomatoes grow on trees. I have never seen tomato plants get so big. There are tomato cages in there -- good luck finding them!

I ordered two rhubarb roots, but unfortunately only one grew. That will mean that I will be behind by one more year if I order another root next spring....the wait will be worth it, just so I can make Josh's favorite dessert (Grandma's rhubarb jello cake).

The green peppers are looking strong, just small yet. I'm really looking forward to these!

Happily, these did not blow away in the July 3 storm! I think that we'll have enough tomatoes to even can a few jars -- a new skill I'll have to pick up. We go through so many cans of whole tomatoes during the year, so I hope that the effort will knock down the grocery bill.

Here's what we're eating right now....mmmm! They will accompany some steaks on the new grill.