One afternoon early this week, I was watering the vegetable bed and was struck by the growth, and remembered someone suggesting taking occasional photos, a progress report of sorts. So out came the camera and I took a few shots. I was surprised to find it had only been three weeks since the planting began.
In the beginning,
3 weeks later,
As you can see, a few flowers have joined the herbs and veggies. I also popped some zinnias into pots,
The tomato plants have grown almost two feet, or so it seems,
I got a little bold at the garden shop this year, and bought a cucumber, a pepper and an eggplant as well,
The longer view,
With our warmer and longer days, I might even need someone to water this garden while we are away this weekend.
Comments (8)
Excellent progress! This post is a great idea; I might have to go out and take some photos of mine and then take more at harvest time. I am really looking forward to that first tomato!
Posted by Annie | May 21, 2009 5:27 AM
Posted on May 21, 2009 05:27
So exciting Marcia. It brought back memories of my childhood and watching the plants grow that my dad always started in the Spring. The wonder of nature never ceases to amaze.
Posted by Barb Cabot | May 21, 2009 9:54 AM
Posted on May 21, 2009 09:54
Wow Exciting progress. I like the marigolds around the tomatoes. When do you expect your first tomato? We're hoping before the end of July but that is optimistic for the PNW.
Posted by Marta | May 21, 2009 2:57 PM
Posted on May 21, 2009 14:57
Looking good, Marcia. I am hoping to plant this weekend.
Posted by sheri | May 22, 2009 2:52 PM
Posted on May 22, 2009 14:52
Beautiful garden!! I miss being able to have a garden living in a townhouse. I grew up eating fresh vegetables. My mom used to grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers as well as many flowers.
Posted by girasoli | May 23, 2009 8:24 PM
Posted on May 23, 2009 20:24
Your garden looks great! It won't be long now before you have some veggies to harvest!
Posted by nancyhol | May 23, 2009 9:52 PM
Posted on May 23, 2009 21:52
Isn't it amazing how quickly things grown when the warm weather finally hits? I was amazed at the change in the hosta yesterday - it was as if you could see it grow!
Posted by Jerry | May 24, 2009 6:49 AM
Posted on May 24, 2009 06:49
All your plants look so healthy and the flowers so pretty. It won't be long before you can have your first caprese salad of the season.
Posted by María I. | May 24, 2009 10:13 AM
Posted on May 24, 2009 10:13