2011 Garden Update May 5th
First harvest of the season! I was watering my tomato plants and saw some bright red peaking threw and lo and behold, TWO gorgeous cherry tomatoes just waiting to be picked! I saved one for my daughter who eats tomatoes like candy and one for my husband. They both enjoyed them immensely! I have pea pods! I can’t believe it! I am soo very excited for these to plum up so I can pick them. I think it’s important with peas to get them in early and enjoy them before it gets too hot. My peas in years past haven’t done well if I wait too long to plant. Look at all the glorious tomatoes just waiting to ripen up. I am very exited, especially since tomatoes are soo dang expensive right now! My spinach and lettuce are coming along nicely as well which is exciting. I’ve tried every every year with lettuce and I just haven’t had much success. I am going to clip some baby leaves off the lettuce soon to see if that helps it to keep growing and producing. Cantaloupe is doing well, I j