These raised beds have been the best. idea. EVER. Thank you, Pioneer Woman, for the step-by-step tutorial. I've even got my friends building them in their front yards. Woohoo!
So we harvested our first zucchini! Very exciting.
Our two zucchini plants are the happiest ones I've ever had.
And more baby ones on their way!
Even more exciting, the first tiny little green tomatoes have appeared.
The tomatoes are entirely surrounded by marigolds as a natural pest control, and so far so good.
The tomato plants are very healthy (knock on wood). And remember: no pesticides, no fertilizer beyond organic compost. These are all natural, baby.
Are those the cutest tomato cages you ever saw? I'm in love with them.
Meanwhile, I am keeping my family and friends well-supplied with Swiss chard these days. Warning: if we have plans to meet for coffee, I will show up with Swiss chard, spinach, and arugula. It is simply a given.
The leeks crack me up. I planted them approximately one million years ago, and they are just now beginning to thicken beyond a blade of grass. Will they ever turn into nice fat leeks? The world may never know. Meanwhile, they amuse me.
Now, do you know what this gorgeous little thing is? A baby pumpkin. Awwww!
And finally, the green beans have made it to the top of the fort. It is now officially a little green play house. Swoon. Ignore the weeds, they give the place charm, don't you think?
Want to come play?
My leeks haven't grown much at all since I put them in the ground. I'm glad I'm not the only one!
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