The heat is not pleasant and we often ask ourselves why we continue to live here but we have family obligations so not a lot of choice. In the summer we try to get out in the mornings and evenings and it's not too bad, especially if there is a breeze.
What are "purple hill peas"? They are similar to black-eyed peas but sweeter, and tastier in my opinion. They are very heat and drought tolerant and produce quite a lot. We usually pick in the morning and let sit for one day and then shell the next evening (makes it easier to shell) while watching the tube. They freeze well and nioce to have in the fall and winter.
Gardening in Central Texas is challenging - our soil is poor and the growing season is short, but we have a well and use a lot of compost so it does OK. I love veges and look forward to the growing season - by July we will be done.
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