Garden Gets Goin'

The vegetables were finally planted on May 22 - just in time for our first heat wave of the summer. This year, we are looking forward to eating and sharing:  red bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, green beans, and rhubarb. Plus, we'll have decorative gourds and Indian corn for autumn decorating.

Scott added a bag of top soil to each of the four raised beds to replenish some of the volume lost over the last two years. This will be our third year of gardening!

We planted one bed with three rows of Triomphe de Farcy beans (aka skinny green beans). The gourd seeds were planted outside the east wall of the fence. Scott is hoping they climb the fence like they did last year. (I still need to get out there and get the Indian corn seeds planted.)

The beds were ready to go and awaiting our helpers (Carl & Marita.)  

Speaking of helpers...you just can't complete a task at noTTafarm without some help from a cat! Bibbers checked out the newly-planted tomatoes while Wilson patrolled the east fenceline. There are 8 total plants; 4 cherry and 4 standard size. I am anxious for my first BLT of the season!

Wilson checks on Dad and gets a bonus head-pat. Teamwork! 

Planting the gourd seeds.

By Memorial Day Weekend, the beans had sprouted. This shot was taken May 28 on day two of our 100-degree heatwave.

Marita decided to try broccoli this year instead of eggplant, a move I whole-heartedly agreed with! We've got six healthy plants, soaking up the sun. Yummy!

Stay Tuned for More Garden Progress!