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Summer on the Central Coast of California

Okay, I know we live in paradise and it's really unfair for me to complain about the weather but this may be the year that we nickname "The Bummer Summer". Since the first of June it has been pretty drippy and cool (see morning dew on Dahlia in August as evidence). It's not that I mind the cool ocean breezes that make sweaters requisite attire most days and most definitely in the evenings, it's that I planted Tomatoes, Cucumbers and other warm weather loving crops and this weather is dampening (literally) my plans.
So, while I contemplate whether my Tomatoes will ever ripen or my beans will grow, I guess I should consider all the good things that result from this weather. Less stress on the plants, no need for air-conditioning, I am growing things with success that normally bolt in days like Cilantro, Dill, Celery and lettuces. Thankfully, with this cool weather, the hills are relatively safe from wildfires and considering the last few years, that's a really good thing. The moist air is so much better on our complexions, isn't it? See, there are plenty of reasons to be thankful for living on the central coast of California. Yep, guess so..besides Leana just sent me a text message telling me that the sun is out downtown. 70 degrees and sunny, not bad, not bad at all.