My little garden is hanging in there and just as it was time to leave on vacation the tomatoes finally began to turn ripe. I tried in the past to grow them on the patio in containers only to have them attacked by birds and squirrels alike but so far they seem to be safe in the garden. The squash and zucchini bloom like crazy but no fruits develop so I wonder where my pollinators are. The cucumbers have just begun to bloom so I’m anxious to see if I have better luck with them.