A Garden Update

It was only about 2 1/2 months ago when we began our gardening adventure. Back on Earth Day, we planted 2 1/2 rows of tomatoes, some bell peppers and tomatoes, and 2 rows of squash and zucchini. You may recall that this is what it looked like then.

It was hard to imagine then that we would ever actually get to the point of harvesting produce. Well, the plants have grown tremendously. We have been enjoying squash and zucchini for several weeks now. We have also been sharing them with family, friends, and neighbors. About a week or so ago, the tomatoes started coming in. We have harvested about a dozen yellow tomatoes, 8 or 10 Better Boy tomatoes, a couple of dozen Roma tomatoes, and hundreds and I mean HUNDREDS of cherry tomatoes.

Here are some pictures of the garden now.

E walking past his favorite plants, the cherry tomato plants.

This particular evening was the first night we had any of these yumm-o little tommy toes that were ripe. I picked one for him and let him taste it right there in the garden. The next thing we knew, he was helping himself to more. Unfortunately he chose some green ones which weren't quite as tasty. Here is a pic of E after his tommy toe tasting.

Here is E next to the zucchini plants. They are about the same height.

Here is a picture of one of the delicious zucchini that we enjoyed!

We have harvested a few bell peppers as well.

And tomatoes...Romas and Yellow tomatoes almost ready to enjoy!

Since these pictures were taken, the Roma tomatoes have really started to ripen. One of our favorite things to do with the Romas is to make margherita pizzas. Here is our recipe in case you want to give it a try.

Margherita Pizza

*One prebaked pizza crust

*7 oz. pizza sauce

*4-6 Roma tomatoes

*2 c. shredded mozarella or Italian cheese

*Several leaves of fresh basil

Brush the crust with olive oil. Spread the pizza sauce over the crust. Thinly slice the Roma tomatoes and place them evenly over the crust. Top with cheese. Bake according to pizza crust directions, about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tomatoes are warm. While pizza bakes, cut basil into strips. Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle with basil and enjoy!