Our Garden...

We started our garden indoors back in April. This is our very first garden and we have already learned quite a few lessons.

I couldn't wait to get things in the ground because they were starting to take over my windows and I was tired of it.

 Our Tomato plants were BIG and getting tomatos already.

 First we had to scout the perfect spot. This was difficult because we have alot of hills and trees.

 Once we had it roped off - we the husband had to dig out the giant rocks.

 Then we rented a rototiller and broke ground!!

 Next we told the kids we would pay them 50 cents for every bucket of rocks they removed.

 Now I grew up in North Dakota which is just one state over - where the dirt is BLACK and full of nutrients. It's some of the best farm land in this country. But - up here in Northern Minnesota, the soil is sandy and full of rocks. So we had some good black ND dirt delivered...

 We spread it all around...

And this past weekend.. we planted. Being bent over and squatting all day has made me walk funny for days to come. But it's totally worth it!

 I planted my Cherry Tomato plants in pots up on the deck.. see them up there?

I also planted melons in these hanging planters.. can't wait for them to grow. The little tryke was something we found in the woods one day. Makes me wonder where it came from and how it ended up in the woods.

And this... this would be our offical waterer.. ready at a moment's notice!