The tobacco is beautiful. I really wish I had as much as I started with, but oh well. I'll go again next year, and start out later this time. I started far too early this year, and it stunted the growth of some of my stuff (I had Devil's Tongue chile plants that sprouted in February, and are still alive, but only about an inch and a half or so tall). I don't know that they are going to do anything or not. We'll see.
Event season has begun, so I'll be hitting some of the fairs and expo's we've got locally with my leather goods, and a new line of hand tied flies. Looking forward to that. On top of that, I'm organizing the Prepper Fest & Survival Expo here in town (facebook.com/prepandsurvive) on July 25th, so that's keeping me occupied at the moment.
I miss the rain already!!!! The hail can stay away, but I have been enjoying all the rain we've had over the past year!
I started too early too, but the rain is making me late with transplants. Hope all your events are good for you.
Ever heard of a cloche ? It will raise soil temperatures and fruit temperatures in a small area, especially if you have only a few hot peppers.
Best bet is to use a 'Hot Frame' , slightly vented for larger areas .
Hot peppers need temperatures of 78-92 degrees even to germinate.
Don't forget that peppers still need pollination to set fruit , even if you have to do it by hand (small paint brush)
Consider : " Protect Vegetable Transplants With Home-Made Glass Garden Cloches " (out of glass 1 gallon jars).
http://www.funinthemaking.net/2009/04/18/apple-jug-made-into-effective-garden-cloche/
Rememeber to remove the cap on warm sunny days , or you will steam the plants when using a gallon glass jug,
or remove the cloche altogether during early mornings on sunny days .
But using cloche will allow you to raise the soil and plant temp in a small area , or a 'hot frame' for a larger group setting.