October Watermelon

Chris' alternate post title: Disappointment

Last night we had cold front roll through that dropped 0.25" of rain and carried with it some strong winds. This morning a survey of the damage included most of the Mexican Sunflowers, our monster basil plants, and a few other items in the raised bed garden area.

Chris spent this afternoon cleaning up and began cutting the tomatoes back (each year around this time we kind of give up on them and the fruit flies move in). We planted a 'Moon & Stars' heirloom watermelon vine that spread all over the side behind the raised beds, but never saw any fruit. We figured there would be some when we cleaned up behind the raised beds.

Yep. Two to be exact.

Chris brought them inside and cut them open; one watermelon was underripe (my fault?), and the other was watery. Bummer. This variety was supposed to be flavorful...but I don't think this vine had the right cultural conditions. Oh well, next year!



1. 'Moon & Stars' Watermelon, 2. With Action!, 3. Well, it looks good, 4. Jake likes watermelon