I'm Kate and I live in the Central Valley of California - where it is presently 106 degrees.... for the next two weeks... or more.

I am quite interested in this forum since my body has decided that there are things I just can no longer do. I have been an avid gardener for 60 years and am quite put-out by what I find I can no longer do. Thank goodness I have a Mow, Blow and Go team that will do small quick tasks for me when I ask, and larger ones that I pay extra for their doing.

I successfully grow everything - but the fruit trees - in huge Pots, and so continue to enjoy fresh veggies as long as the heat allows. It is July and so I'm limited to squashes, peppers and tomatoes. Later I will plant a Fall crop of beans, etc. Winter will have the peas and cooler-growing vegetables that most of the nation grows in the Spring. I try to stay active as possible and my gardening still is part of that plan.