This week we have a guest post from fellow staff writer, Ethan. Recently we've seen sweltering temperatures all over the country, and Indiana has certainly been no exception. I know I had to treat my plants to a thorough watering this weekend just to make sure they didn't pass out themselves. Read on to find out how Ethan's been getting by with his first garden, planted in EarthBox Garden Kits.

Whether you're a plant, pet or person, if you live in the continental United States, you've probably been struggling to keep cool the last two weeks. I've been diligent about keeping my little container garden hydrated (two EarthBoxes with red grape tomatoes, green grape tomatoes, and two basil plants), but it's getting grim. The basil is starting to suffer, the tomatoes are falling off before they're ready, and I think I actually heard one of the plants snarl at me yesterday. If we have to endure another summer like this, I might start suggesting that we put July or August in consideration for Indoor Gardening Awareness Month.

How about you? Are you struggling to keep your garden together, and you need to vent? Are you unaffected by the weather, and feel like sharing your secrets?