I've decided not to do battle with weeds in my usual all-or-nothing way. Just consider them a green manure crop. I keep them loosely in check and pull them when they threaten my crops.

Now, look at all the food and flowers on the way! The cucumbers are starting to run, the beans and peppers are blossoming, I have baby squash, eggplant and peppers, and the zinias and calendulas I grew from seed are growing quickly. I have been watering most days. I'm fertilizing and mulching just with what I have on hand. No $ in this garden other than seeds and a few plants. Aren't the tomatoes doing well? Last year that was the only crop that did poorly. These are a special disease resistant variety. I do hope to get a crop from these 2 plants. Enjoy the views!