THEY'RE GROWING!!!!!

Last weekend, we planted tomato, pepper and marigold seeds (thanks to those who came and helped).  We also planted eggplant.

March 8, 2014 - seeds started

The tomato seeds have germinated and are UP AND GROWING TOWARD THE LIGHT!  You probably heard my squeal of delight on Thursday evening when I peeked at them and they had sprouted!  I took the covers off the top and put them under the grow lights and they are now straight up and growing toward the light. I am STILL amazed, year after year, when I see the plants grow...what a miracle I am able to witness each growing season.  Later in the year, when we are harvesting, I reflect back to the time that we just planted a tiny little seed and how the plant is now HUGE and producing enough to feed our community garden -- and then some.  We are truly blessed!  Be sure to thank your Heavenly Father for this incredible experience that we are embarking on.  I know prayers work in the growing of this garden.

March 15, 2014 - germinated and growing toward the light: TOMATOES

Our peppers and eggplant haven't sprouted yet; it will probably be another 1-1/2 to 2 weeks before we will be able to take off the lids on the peppers/eggplant and see them grow toward the light.

This week we also planted broccoli, cabbage, more cherry and regular tomatoes (our favorite Sun Gold cherries as well as a Pineapple Tomato and a Cherokee Pole Tomato).  All of our plants thus far have been heirloom.

So, in a few weeks, we will be transplanting our seedling into small pots where they will stay and grow inside of my home until they are ready to transplant into the community garden.

That's today's update... onward to springtime!