Hi Anney, Our Diva's were slow starting, probably because of the cool May temps we had. But once they started, they really grew fast. They are already over the 6 Ft. trellis also, and they branch out all over also. I think you should see some cucumbers maturing soon. Bdobs, thanks for posting the photos. The first one shows the "striping" I mentioned. We did taste the smaller ones as mentioned and it's worth waiting for them to get larger before harvesting. Again, just my opinion.

I have had an Elan gas cooktop ( a modern looking cooktop with one 18,500 BTU burner and a long grill or fish poacher burner in the middle)and three other burners of varying power. The 18,500 BTU burner is brute force, but hard to control to not get scorch marks on the pan. To simmer you really have to go to one of two lower powered gas burners. I've been cooking on my neighbors Gaggenau 36" new induction cooktop. It has a monster 3,600 BTU 11" center that can be boosted to 4,400 BTU. I can get every bit as good a sear on a NY Strip as any powerful gas burner--if not better--as the heat is evenly spread on the pan. It has 17 levels on each burner and on the low 1,400 BTU the levels of simmer are amazing. You never have to worry about the flame going out. And clean up is a breeze. What is even more amazing is that it can be gotten for about $2,500. It comes in every color as long as you choose black:-) Butit does give you the option of stainless rim or not, for those that like flush mounting. I like the knob twist too. I am waiting to try the GE Monogram or Profile that also is a powerhouse and comes out in September. It has an 11" 3,700 BTU center and an 8" 3,200 BTU on the front right. Two 2,500's and a 1,800. It comes in black and a whitish color and will list around $2,600-$2,700. And it has 19 levels on each burner. This should be a huge winner for G-E is it is made well. As I'm redoing my kitchen I'll have to make sure the elctrician puts in a 50 amp fuse. I used to cook professionally when younger and I am sold on induction. Other than not being able to toast bread over a gas flame or hold a few veggies with tongs over a flame, everything it does is at least as good if not better. And the cleanup is such a breeze compared to gas there is no competition. Greg

I was "so so" about ES Twist and Shout at the nurseries. But when finally got one am amazed by it. Blooms early and then grows fast and reblooms over and over. Astounding performer for us. Compact and those reddish stems are nice contrast. We have 80 kinds of hydranges. H. Twist and Shout won a front door spot. Also H. serrata 'Blue Deckle' is another front door worthy. It looks actually like a serrata macrophylla hybrid.

The plants should be thanking you. They look very nice in the pictures!!! I am always concerned of trying that with hydrangeas due to the hot weather here.