Starting To Get Tomatoes!

I'm so excited!  I checked on the garden and saw 3 little tomatoes starting to grow on the plants.  I can't wait until they are ready to eat!  There's nothing like a fresh, home-grown tomato.  It makes the store-bought tomatoes taste like soggy cardboard.  

I am growing three types of tomatoes this year: beefsteak, cherry and a purple tomato.  I've never grown purple tomatoes before.  It will be interesting to see how they taste.

I Had To Make A Garden Fence Because Of The Chipmunks

  

We had to put a small fence around the garden.  A chipmunk got in and ate half the broccoli and lettuce plants.  We used the mesh that protects the trees to make the fence.  It is only about 1 1/2 feet tall, but this fence has made a huge difference!  

We still have 3 broccoli plants left.  One is starting grow broccoli!

Garden Update!

I put supports in my garden today for the tomatoes and zucchini.  I still have to buy supports for the cucumber and peppers.

Here is my rosemary.

Sweet Mint

Basil

Rhubarb 

Keep Bugs Away From Seedlings

Use a coffee sleeve around a seedling to keep the bugs away from delicate stems.

More Plants In The Garden!

We checked the weather for the next 10 days and it looks like it will be beautiful.  I was so excited to plant more plants in my garden. We went to Lowes and picked out three tomato plants, two pepper plants and some marigolds to keep the bad bugs away.  We will still need to cover the garden bed if there is a frost, but I am so excited to be starting my full garden. 

We planted Cubanelle and Red Bell Sweet Peppers.  For tomatoes, we planted Husky Cherry Red, Beefsteak and some sort of purple tomato.  

Garden Progress

I am going to put a picture of my garden up here each week to keep track of the progress.  So far, it's looking good.  I am growing Brussels sprouts, onions and lettuce.

What Is This Plant?

I am not sure what this plant is.  Does anyone know?