Garden Update Early May

 Here is update right from our backyard on the garden.   This picture was taken about 2 weeks ago.  you can see little bits of green poking up all over.

This weekend I took these pics as I put in supports for the tomatoes and green beans.  I don't use tomato cages since I thin they are ugly;  they might be practical, but I want my veggies to look pretty while they grow.  Last year I was really living Martha Stewart style and used large sticks from the woods and twine to create rustic supports.  This year I bought bamboo poles and used jute string to make supports.  

 Corn.  I am already having better luck than when I tried corn in Gig Harbor.  I guess it needs sun and heat-- Alabama has plenty of both.

 Zucchini.  One plant... we learned our lesson a few years back about zucchini.

 The younger boys started watermelon from seeds the Easter bunny brought for them.

 A view of the whole garden setup.  Only part of the backyard is fenced so right now I am just hoping the deer can't find the garden hidden around the corner and close to the house.  If they do find it I will have ruin the whole aesthetically pleasing garden with a yucky fence system.

love and hugs and happy growing!  B