In the Garden

With the lack of sun, the heavy rains and ridiculous hail storm we've had since I planted my seeds, I'm surprised anything came up. But, the seeds have sprouted and I have more then a few baby plants growing up in my garden. I'm extremely pleased, considering this is the first year I've had my own garden and I have more plants then I hoped for.

Spinach and bush beans.

Summer Squash.

I've been spending a fair amount of time outside keeping the weeds down, because the bastards are persistent. Even after plucking, baking them under plastic and turning the beds they continue to come up in fairly large numbers. But, I feel like the veggies and I will ultimately win the fight with them.

Tomatoes.

Cucumber with wee jumping spider friend.

The peas and cucumbers are beginning to sprout tendrils. I'll need to gather some sticks and make them a trellis soon. The previous owners were kind enough to leave behind a few large metal tomato cages, so I'll be putting them to use once the plants mature a bit more.

Peas with wee tendrils.

Lettuce.

While the roses and strawberries are finishing up blooming for the season, the babies in my vegetable garden are growing up. I can't wait for Midsummer, our first harvest from our first garden and the sense of accomplishment (and tasty meal!) that will come along with it.