Frankenfish

Below is a link to an article about the proposed ban on genetically-modified salmon. GMO salmon would be the first genetically-modified animal to be sold as food. GMO fruits and vegetables have been sold for quite some time. The ban is not law yet - it still needs to pass the Senate. We can only hope that it does pass. I found it interesting (and a bit ominous) to see that the name of this "fish" is a registered trademark. I think most of us would prefer that our meat and fish be natural, and not created in a lab.
GMO Salmon article

Morning Surprises!

When I checked on my garden this morning, I found two surprises - a small tomato and a small pepper!

The tomato is a variety called Yellow Pear, described as a small, sweetish tomato perfect for snacking and salads. The pepper is a Hot Banana pepper.

My daughter, who was flitting about the yard in last Halloween's pink princess dress, was delighted to see that the red raspberries are getting a pinkish tint to them.

I am as excited as a kid!! :)

Back on Track

The rainy spell we've endured seems to have ended and the garden is doing well. A few heirloom plants have survived: carrots, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, lettuce, one Anaheim pepper plant, and one bell pepper plant. I was able to buy heirloom tomato plants, and they are growing and putting on blooms already. The raspberry canes I planted are still small, but are putting on a few berries, surprising in their first year. It won't amount to more than a handful, but I'm still excited. I've filled the rest of my garden squares with bell peppers and one Hot Banana pepper plant, as well as planting a couple of pumpkins. My daughter has always wanted to grow a pumpkin. She was excited to see that they have sprouted this morning. The damage she did to the onions has been corrected. I'm glad onions are so easy to grow! We seem to be back on track! :)