Garden Update

Early this spring, admittedly before the snow stopped, I planted my garden.  I love gardening and fresh veggies but sadly never have time to take care of it.  This year my sister will be up here for the summer so I'm excited that it will stay alive!  She's got a green thumb and the two weeks we were in Europe last summer she made my yard flourish!  I barely keep it alive, limping along all summer.  While the rain all spring has been tough on us mere mortals, my veggies are loving it.  Check out how big my tomato plants are already!  And I had to stake my peas this weekend because they were growing all over each other.  This picture was taken before it was staked.  I also planted green pepper plants, a watermelon plant, and cantaloupe plant this weekend.  My cilantro and oregano are out.of.control, but my basil is struggling.  Every year, it's a battle to keep that going.  If anyone has tips on basil growing I'd love to hear them!

Please note the horrid creeping charlie that's attempting to take over my garden.  My neighbor is growing it for a yard and it's taken over our yard too.  If anyone would like to take care of my neighbor (and his yard) I can send you the address.  At least we have one set of great neighbors!!