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
Blogging In Italy 
Heat must be Brutal!
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Yes, but now 10-15 degrees better than a few weeks ago!
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Thank you for the update
However I was unable to download
The pictures for whatever reason
Have a good day
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Nice pictures
Better orto next year
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Here’s hoping!
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Love those sunflowers. And there is truly nothing like a vine ripened tomato fresh from the garden. What fun!
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Thanks and You are so right about the tomatoes – nothing quite like them!
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Matching the weather here. Looking forward to seeing you both.
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