The lilies have finished their delightful blooms!  On to the dalhias!  I have one dahlia so far.  It’s kind of a small lilac color.  Not the dinner plate I was expecting, but the plant is tall!

As for the tomatoes, I’m getting one or two a day now. I’ve planted tomatoes for years. Every year I try to put in a different variety. A lot of times, they don’t make it in the Texas heat so I have little to report. This year most of my trials made it (all but the cupid and the yellow). I am pleased to report that I have a new favorite to add to my list: Wisconsin 55. Boy is it good. My very favorite all-around is the Celebrity variety, but the Wisconsin is giving it a run for the top spot. I’ll be planting this one again. Beautiful bush, beautiful tomatoes, but best of all, the *taste*. Just magnificent.

The sugary hybrid grape has been pretty good, but I don’t think it is better than the Juliet. The Juliet has been a very good producer for me here in Texas. It requires little care, the spider mites aren’t unduly attracted to it and it produces all through the summer. The sugary hybrid is doing okay thus far, but did attract more bugs. The Juliet is very viney and can get out of control, but it produces better in the heat than anything I’ve ever grown. It’s also quite large for a grape tomato.

The Siberians have done pretty well too and so far I’ve loved the flavor. They will likely make the grade for next year and also for a winter tomato I think!!! They are just bigger than a golf ball and full of flavor!!

There will be more–I haven’t had an Opalka ripen yet, but I’m looking forward to it.