July tomato (and garden) tasks

Sure it feels like Louisiana…and we should all check on the elderly….but don’t neglect your tomato plants. Keep them tied up and remove the bottom leaves (they are useless). You want as much air to flow through as they ripen. Weeding does not have to be perfect, but do your best in the heat. Summer squash of all varieties come fast and furious right now CHECK BOTH MORNING AND EVENING so they do not get elephantiasis and become relegated to the bread line. Try this handy idea for surplus: ZUCCHINI PANCAKES ________________________________________ 3 eggs 2 zucchini, grated 1/2 c. whole wheat flour or stoneground cornmeal Add more flour or a little milk to make pancake consistency Stir the eggs into the grated zucchini, then mix in the flour until all the lumps are gone. Fry the batter like pancakes with a bit of butter to keep it from sticking. Delicious topped with grated cheese. (or nothing) These are a great finger food and a balanced meal, and you can add corn or other veggies. Put them in the fridge as a cool side dish for later.