A Garden Update

We made a lot of progress in the garden this weekend. Of course, a garden's work is never really DONE, but I feel pretty good about where we're at with it.

Planted as of 5/22/11

• Lettuce - some green leaf variety, Boston maybe?
• Red swiss chard
• Kale
• Tomatoes - JetStar, cherry, and possibly a third variety (should check with Aaron the Tomato Master)
• Kentucky pole beans
• Sugar snap peas
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini
• Butternut squash
• Chives
• Basil
• Oregano
• Scallions/green onions
• Cilantro

To Be Planted

• Rosemary
• Bell peppers
• Jalapeños

Showing signs of hope

• Strawberry plants have MANY blossoms
• Lettuce, kale, and swiss chard are growing and looking promising
• Sugar snap peas are taller each day
• The peach tree allegedly has small green fruit on it

Showing signs of trouble

• The apple tree is being eaten by the evil winter moth larvae. Grr.
• We must protect our strawberries before the squirrel and birds make their moves.

We're pretty excited about the developments. At least the garden reminds us that all the rain serves a good purpose. We hope for sunnier days to help the tomatoes grow and the beans not to rot. As the garden begins to look more interesting, pictures will be forthcoming.