I set out all my herb starts, seven of the tomato plants, and a dozen of the pepper plants. My mom came over to help (we only had about an hour and a half) and she pulled weeds and levelled things, and started planting pea seeds. I also watered all the other starts that are still straining in their little plastic cages.

As I was setting out the transplants, I had the first-time joy of giving each plant a large handful of my own homemade compost. What a delight that is! It even looks and smells rich. :)

I have three potato plants that are 'volunteers' from last year. Since I was unable to get seed potatoes, I'm certainly doing to let these grow. I think I'll save them for seed for next year. I doubt they'll be enough for more than a meal or two, if we just ate them now. By saving them, I'm guaranteed at least some seed next time.

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Posted by Christy

Hi friend! I'm really going to have to take lessons from you as we are hoping to start our own vegetable garden next year and I don't have a clue where to even begin!

I admire you, I really do *big grin*!

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Posted by Biblekid2

Your garden sounds like the perfect meal! =)
It sounds like you know gardening! ;) I got to your page from the "last logins" section on the home-page and I like commenting on other peoples blog.
I really like yours. I look forward to reading your future posts!
God Bless You! - Christopher (Biblekid2) =)

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Posted by MomToTwo

We garden too! How are your plants coming along now? My husband actually does most, if not all, of the planting. I've helped in the past, but I didn't this year. I help pick, shell or break, and I can. We've canned 63 quarts of green beans as of last night. We've also frozen spinach and peas so far. We had our first squash yesterday. They were so good! Too bad the kids don't like them as much as we do though! I'm hoping to get over to the orchard to get some peaches this week to can. I did that for the first time last year and my son loved them. He and his Grandpa picked blackberries yesterday. I made him a cobbler last night, and I think I'll freeze the rest of the berries. Neal made a compost bin last year and we're really enjoying it. It's our son's job to dump the stuff in the compost pile. :o) It sounds like you do a great job with your garden! It was fun reading your posts!

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