Growing like crazy

For the past week or so, mornings have had a hint of autumn chill. But most days have had at least some sun, with just enough days of coastal fog to remind us to appreciate the bright days.
All the plants and animals are working hard to put on as much growth as possible before the season ends!



The goats have had a couple of trial runs in the electric net fence, away from their usual yard. Matt built them a little lean-to for hanging out under or on top of. They seem to like it out there at first, but then start screaming for us to come pet or feed them.

They have names now - Redwood, Madrone, and Oak - and are really showing their different personalities. One characteristic they share is being very unhappy about the process of being weaned! It's going to continue to be loud around here for a little while...

These are more of the Early Girl tomatoes, which I must admit I am impressed by. It's pretty surprising to get large fruits from a tomato plant grown outdoors - only a mile inland.



The peppers, however, have been coddled and grown in the greenhouse.

And the flower garden continues to delight us with bursts of color.