There was a recent death in the family, and I was away from the garden for several days. While I had been focused on the family situation, the plants had kept on growing, and despite a few cases of neglect, I was happy to see the signs of continued life:

The watermelon plant growing nicely – no fruits yet, though.

The long bean plants on the new trellis are finally starting to bear fruit…

Novice Gardener’s mulberry plant – just look at the size of this fruit! A giant compared to the little ones from my other plants.

The new burgundy okra – a different strain from seeds from another friend.

And, the mystery marrow finally set a fruit that is growing like it’s on steroids!

The first fruit from our unknown gourd/marrow plant just two days ago…

…and the same fruit today. It sure grows fast!

I guess this goes to show that no matter what we may think is important in life, and how we get distracted, nature just keeps doing what it’s supposed to – continuing the cycle of life.

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