Update

The pineapple, it continues to grow. See how fast it does!

Today is the first day of September, and with it this month brings chilly temperatures and my mom's birthday. I might have to take the pineapple plant inside soon.

The potatoes will stay outside, of course, I do not care about them anyway. As for the basil, it too will stay outside. Several weeks ago and off to the side of the northern part of Dupont Circle I saw a large copse of basil plants, we're talking very substantial plants, planted in the dirt, right in front of a cafe. I had no idea that basil plants could be perennials here in D.C. Hopefully my basil plants will be.

As for the marigolds, well, sorry to say I planted them too late and they will never reach their full potential. Same for the garlic and the jalapenos. For that matter, a lot of people will never reach their full potential because they wanted for nourishment and timely, prudent, and appropriate nuturing, and so that is a lot worse than plants dying prematurely. Way worse.

Well, this has been fun but I better get back to work. I am super busy (and you should be too).