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26′ x 110′ of good dirt, freshly tilled with fences and stakes set up.

We’re really late this year getting it all planted.  There’s just not been time!

But, we finally found the time to visit our little downtown garden center.  It’s been there for years.  They have an old sunflower hanging on the wall that’s over 100 years old.  I love old stuff.

And, I love having a truck full of baby plants and seeds, ready to find their home in our garden.

The next day was planting day.  And, we actually managed to have all 8 of us in on the planting.  Do you KNOW what a feat that was??  It’s rare we’re all together anymore…someone is always somewhere with friends, at work (3 of them have part-time jobs), at choir or worship practice, etc.

This is the expression you get if a camera is aimed at Payton.  And, yes, Ethan has black jeans on.  It was hot.  He doesn’t care.

So, what did we plant?

Corn.  Lots of corn.  14 rows with about 15 per row.

Better boy tomatoes, roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes, tomatillos, cucumbers (growing vertically this year), basil (for us and Marley’s bunny), jalapenos, habaneros (Randy is counting on lots of my homemade salsa this year), banana peppers, two types of bell peppers, green beans, and cantaloupes (also growing vertically…we have a plan on how to support those heavy fruits, we’ll see how it goes).

I’m aware I say this every year.  But, THIS year I’m going to stay on top of the weeds.  My plan is to work in the garden at least every other day and whack the green stuff that shouldn’t be there.  So far, I’m on track with this and it’s looking good.  Randy will also use our little tiller to keep the pathways clear.

As I finish this post, there’s a wonderful steady rain coming down.  Drink it in, garden…we’re counting on lots of good stuff out of you in the near future :)