It never ceases to amaze me the beautiful colors that nature can paint throughout the seasons. Just a few short weeks ago, the skies were filled with shades of grey and the farm was nearly underwater with heavy doses of daily rain. And now – with a few weeks of sun and warmth – the plants and scenery are now bursting with color.
We are in full harvest mode at the farm. The tomatoes and peppers have been ripening in full force – and the farm has come alive in the bright, beautiful colors that only Summer can provide.
With that said – here is a trip around the farm in pictures from the first day of August!
Happy Gardening – Jim and Mary
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![Our Black Pearl ornamental peppers are now in full bloom as well. I love the deep and dark foliage of the plant - especially when the peppers begin to turn to a fiery red late in the season](http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/black-krim-amish-paster-1024x576.jpg.webp)
Our Black Pearl ornamental peppers are now in full bloom as well. I love the deep and dark foliage of the plant – especially when the peppers begin to turn to a fiery red late in the season
![Cucumbers gone wild...Never underestimate the power of compost. These cucumber plants that are planted in front of the compost bins have completely filled the bed space](http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/black-eyed-susan-1024x576.jpg.webp)
Cucumbers gone wild…Never underestimate the power of compost. These cucumber plants that are planted in front of the compost bins have completely filled the bed space
![Although are trees are only a few years old - they are starting to give us a few apples - like this Arkansas Black apple.](http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/chicken-pot-1024x576.jpg.webp)
Although are trees are only a few years old – they are starting to give us a few apples – like this Arkansas Black apple.
![The recycled barn...there are still many days when I pull into the farm and wonder - how did we ever build that by ourselves? :)](http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sangria-peppers-1024x576.jpg.webp)
The recycled barn…there are still many days when I pull into the farm and wonder – how did we ever build that by ourselves? 🙂
![Brandywine tomatoes ripening on the vine. They can be a strange looking tomato - but the taste simply cant be beat!](http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/blackberry-pie-1024x804.jpg.webp)
Brandywine tomatoes ripening on the vine. They can be a strange-looking tomato – but the taste simply can’t be beat!