Genesis

So we recently moved to Frisco, Texas. We arrived at the end of May. Most other gardeners, with any sense at all, had planted way back in March and were now enjoying the fruits of their labors. As for me, well I thought I try my hand at a Texas gardening right in the middle of June (experienced local cultivators at this point may commence their riotous cackling).
We're living right now with my wife's parents, while I make some cash to get our own place. They were kind enough to let me build four 4x4 planter boxes. Like a novice, I chose the spot that would get the most sun. Little did I realize that day time temperatures rival that of the surface of Venus. So since then, I've struggled with growth, sunburn, blossom end drop, and a myriad of other great heat issues that are rather frustrating. The problem in my Utah garden was that nothing got any sun. Well this was vast over compensation. I've never seen oregano and cilantro shrivel and atomize in the sun like that before.


Watch my brilliant prestidigitation. Behold,magical herbs. Now you see em'...


Now you don't...I'm afraid you'll be disappointed with the prestige. I could only make the Basil reappear after a month of ruthless sun.

Thankfully things are going better now in general. We will see what the future holds for this small plot under the burning skies of the Lone Star State.