Thanks for joining, @enjar.
I experienced first-hand how the flu can be a killer for your garden. Mine looks terrible after only a week.
Oh, how I love those spicy pepper plants. We don't eat them - I don't like spicy food -, but I might grow one or more next year, because they look so awesome... :0)
I hope you are feeling much better. I'm still dealing with it a bit in the morning.
I enjoy medium heat which I don't seem to be able grow even the Tabasco kicked my butt this year. I do remove the seeds and other stuff out the Jalapenos which make them rather enjoyable for me.
I do agree I wish I had more colorful stuff in my garden. The Tabasco has been a wonderful addition this year breaking up and adding in some color. If I was not growing out of containers I would find more stuff that was not just green!
Thanks for hosting this monthly gardening journal. I enjoy them.