Many have asked me that question, especially due to the unrelenting heat wave and lack of rain in Tuscany. In Italian, the saying goes, “non c’è male” or not bad, and that’s my answer. Not great, and not poorly, simply not bad, especially compared to what I’ve seen.
Usually in late summer, sunflowers look like this…
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This year, they look like this.
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As for the orto, since it is small, it has been watered and has some shade. While not nearly producing the quantity of last year,
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it’s not barren either.
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And although small, the tomatoes still taste delicious.
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So while I enjoy them,
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I’ll dream of sunflowers and hope they return healthier than ever next year.
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Ciao,
Judy
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