Planting Tomatoes and Vegetables: First Garden Update of 2007
Last year I had fun giving updates on my garden every week or so, and I thought people might like to see what’s growing around here this year as well. I’m a bit slow getting the updates started; I actually planted quite a few of my plants the last weekend in April. I have a garden with a tall fence on three sides, so I’m able to plant much earlier than many people. So far, I’ve never had anything freeze, and this year it’s extra hot, so we’re off to a great start in the garden.
Today I’m going to show you the tomatoes and veggies. Utah had an especially cold winter this year, and a few herbs that usually come back didn’t make it. Next week I’ll show you the herbs that survived and a few new ones I’m trying this year. (Some links included here go to commercial sites. I’m not endorsing or advertising these sites, just using them to illustrate that type of plant. I did like the site Dave’s Garden, which posts reviews from gardeners who have tried growing a certain variety of plant.)
I also planted one Cherry Tomato, which I guess I didn’t take a picture of. Yes, that’s 17 tomato plants for those who are keeping score. I do have a big garden, and I love to give away tomatoes to everyone in the neighborhood.
I guess I forgot to take a picture of the bell peppers, so I’ll show those another time. I’m also planning to plant spagetti squash if I can find a plant, and a few seeds for chard, arugula, and maybe even one type of lettuce, but I haven’t managed to get that done yet!
In future weeks you can follow the progress of my garden by clicking the label 2007 Garden Updates at the end of this post.
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24 Comments on “Planting Tomatoes and Vegetables: First Garden Update of 2007”
I agree with you that planting and watching the harvest of a garden is so fulfilling. I really enjoy mine and daily I look forward to the amazing changes and growth progress. Once my tomatoes mature, I wind up giving most away to friends and people at work. Tomatoes are so easy to grow. The varieties with varying colors, sizes flavors and shapes make it easy to be salad creative.
Patricia, glad you like it.
Ed, yes, I don’t want to mess with the customs police.
Alysha, glad you found a Brandywine. They are so tasty!
Kalyn – I found Brandywine plants at Lowe’s today! I only bought one because I’m doing them in containers this year and I’m not sure how a bigger tomato will do in a smaller space.
I have my plants, now I just need the containers and the soil……. 🙂
Then you’d be in trouble sending me veggies. The customs police are even worse than the water police. Offer appreciated though