My First Little Garden

I never would have thought such a tiny little red ball could be so delicious!!  This little cherry tomato is the first fruits of my garden!  I have been wanting to plant a vegetable garden for years!  I always had excuses for not starting one - and finally this year, I really felt the need to learn how to grow vegetables... 

and here is the fruit of my labors!

During Conference weekend, I decided to go ahead and buy the materials and just put it together.  I had done a bit of research, so I went to the garden center and bought the supplies.  What I didn't realize was how hard it was going to be to get the dirt and 4x4's in to the back yard:)  Luckily a friend saw the job ahead of me and called her hubby and brother to come over and help - 20 min later I had the supplies ready to go (Thanks Libby, Josh and Jeremy!).  I cut the 4x4's to dimension and went to building the container (just like big lincoln logs!)  The next day between Conference sessions, Frederick, Jack and I went out and put the soil and compost in.  Jack loved dancing and stomping on the soil....  We then planted the veggies and herbs.  I am excited to say that I have had fresh flowers, I have cooked with the basil and dill and have eaten 1 cherry tomato!  Pretty soon I will be able to share it with someone:)  

But for now - I am happy with tasting the one bite!  

And as Jack said - 

"We will NEVER have to go to the store again!"