in the beginning

I haven't had a summer garden in the past few years and I missed it. Being pregnant and then having a tiny baby makes gardening a little more difficult. So now that our littlest human is 19 months (wowzers), I thought it would be nice to have our garden back. With 3 boys that love dirt, what better way is there to get dirty, plus enjoy the fruits of our fun?!

April 13th I sat on the porch in my PJs and planted my seedlings. I stayed on that porch until 1am, working off the dim lights on the porch and the spring moonlight. 

This year, my goal is to grow enough to sustain us through the summer, and freeze enough to have at least 1-2 nights of fresh veggies through the colder months. We shall see.

Here's the line-up for our summer goodness:

1. Lemon Basil

2. Rosemary

3. Thyme

4. Summer Squash

5. Butternut Squash

6. Zucchini

7. Big Boy Tomatoes

8. Cherry Tomatoes

9. Corn

10. Okra

11. Carrots

12. Jalapenos

13. Banana Peppers

14. Bell Pepper

The Beginnings: