spectacular spider web

Early this morning I noticed a spectacular spider web that was audaciously woven across the steps to the upstairs neighbor. Surely, the web would last a long time, but it certainly was impressive! (click on the photos to enlarge for more detail):

tomato plants out of control!!!

I've been away for the past several weeks (getting married!) and just returned, eager to see what's new in the backyard. Since I've been gone, the tomato plants have completely overtaken the raised bed. The herb plants and lavender are no longer visible. The tomato plants have stretched across the stairway, toppled the bamboo supports and reached 7+ feet in the air. Dozens of little yellow flowers and many small baby green tomatoes. I was overwhelmed. They are growing sideways into the yard! We'll have a huge tomato harvest soon. Given how many there are, the tomatoes probably won't be too big, but they will still be tasty!

purplette onion harvest

The purplette onion tops emerged and looked ready to be yanked out of the soil. From our first onion harvest: