August 19, 2012

Well, it's been eleven days. Nothing really new to report. I did start on the final section of the third tier retaining wall. At this point, I've decided that I've reached my dirt-moving limit for now. I'm not going to curve this wall. I'm going to use the existing shape from the cinderblocks. What a relief, really.

I felt a cross barrier was necessary on the second deck in order to level out a very subtle slope. It is only one block high. The soil in this area is very fertile, as can be seen by the thick grass that has already grown over.

The watermelon vines are VERY robust! I find it interesting that they are growing towards the morning sun. 

 This one is in the Three Petals bed.

BUT, something is killing my squash plants. If anyone knows what this is, please, let me know in the comments section.

 In the image above, note the burgundy colored stems in the upper left. That's a very vigorous red okra.

Suburban Hermit of Fayetteville, signing off.