Fried and Frazzled

I spoke too soon...

This happened. What was once my lush, green kitchen balcony, is now a collection of boxes and pots scattered with dry, brown leaf remains. 

I went away to the UK for a week and the temperatures in Italy jumped from the high twenties, to the high thirties and into the forties. The sunshine may be great for topping up a tan, but it definitely doesn't lead to successful salad growing. At least I managed to enjoy it while it lasted!