Everything's Coming Up Green

Several weeks ago we planted our first real veggie and herb gardens. Well, actually this is my second attempt at growing food from the dirt. My first try was a few years ago back in Texas. For some reason plants tend to shrivel up and die when they go without water for a few days and it's 120 degrees outside everyday. Needless to say, that attempt failed...but the second try seems to be a winner!

Tomatoes, Egg Plant, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Basil, Bell Peppers, Red Peppers, Jalapenos.

Not pictured: Watermelon & Cucumbers

This evening while chopping weeds, I noticed our first tomato of the season!

If ten, or even five years ago, you would have told me that one day all I would want to do is move to the country, grow food, have some chickens, sell vintage treasures, and raise our family on a farm, I would have told you that you were nuts. Fast forward to the present day where that's exactly what I want; and, for the most part, that's the life Warren, Dingo and I are currently living. Minus the chickens...for now at least.

I'm very proud of it all. I like to think my grandparents are upstairs smiling down at Warren and I.