We got a little over half an inch at my place on Saturday.
I did some cleanup yesterday, tilled up a couple spots, and planted kale, beets, and green salad.
The last surviving Beef Master tomato gave up a two-fist-size whopper so we had BLTs for supper. Those have been few and far between this summer.
Augie; Half an inch is enough to keep things growing for a while. I am glad you got at least some tomatoes this year! The 4 inches we got here last week caused cracking on ripening tomatoes and figs. It will probably affect the other fig and make them watery and tastless, or not as sweet.
I probably should have already planted beets but most of my sunny spots are occupied. I need to start pulling up things like peppers and some of the tomato plants that only have 3 or 4 green tomatoes or peppers left on them. My Yellow squash is not producing any more so season over, its getting pulled up.
Greens garden, Kale; See the Kale with Bacon recipe above! (Kale au Lardons!) The Bacon and Croutons and Boiled egg almost leave the Kale in a supporting role. I like a lot of croutons in mine, could also go with more bacon (or ham) and 2 eggs! Considered Bistro food in France, but “sans doute” in St. Louis too!
This year I grew about 6 or 7 rutabagas this year as an experiment. They are cool season, grow pretty quickly maybe 60-70 days? and you can use them like mashed potatoes, or you can slice them thinly and cut noodle strips, and use them in soup. They store pretty well. Try it sometime as an experiment. I was suprised. I don’t have the room here I expect that you do.
How is your perch pond going? I hope that most of the perch stayed home during the rain you had earlier this year! (Ask Diana about Perch Frys in Wisconsin! Summer on the a lake, Fried Fish, french fries, and Wisconsin beer!”