This is my first squash plant that I planted and I got my first bud. Can you find it?

As for the picture on the far right, these are my my first pea sprouts. I remember as a kid, eating peas right out of the garden, soon my kids can join me in our garden eating peas.

Last, but not least, The Radishes. These were the first to appear. As you can see, they need a little thinning.

Lucky for us, I haven't had to do much watering. Mother Nature has been very kind in providing plenty of water as it has been raining for the last week. I'm toying with the idea of making my own rain barrel my wife showed me on the internet. It looks like a great idea to save on my water bill. My mother-in-law also told me that rain water is the best water for your garden. I have to say I am very excited to be able to show my parents the success so far of my first garden.

The Milk Carton

Your probably wondering what this picture is all about. A milk carton in the garden? Well its all about creating a green house effect. My wonderful mother in-law told me about this after seeing the way some of my tomato plants were looking. This is a way to help the less fortunate tomato plants.

Rain, Rain, Don't Go Away.....

Well, it's only been two days since I introduced you to my garden and five days since the first seeds were laid. I spent the afternoon yesterday and today watering my garden. Then, Mother Nature took over and she hasn't stopped yet. Flash flood warnings have been posted, but I certainly don't want it to go that far and see my garden washed away! I have been checking for any signs of growth, but nothing yet. The anticipation of seeing the first seed pop through the rich soil I purchased, is indescribable. My wife thinks I should use Miracle Grow, which I probably will if it ever stops raining.

How it all started.....

It all started with a driveway full of dirt. My wife and I spent a day and a half emptying the dirt from the driveway to the backyard where the garden was developed. I purchased some plants and some seed packets from my friendly neighborhood hardware store. I put the rake and hoe to work and started to plant my tomato plants. I put in a couple of green bean plants and a green pepper plant here and a red pepper plant there. Then I planted four rows of corn and it almost seemed like I was on the farm. I then started with the seeds and I got some radishes in the ground, next came the carrots, and some peas and green beans. I then finished with a squash plant and a zucchini plant and a broccoli plant. I then got the water running and watered my garden down. I am now hoping that with a little help from Mother Nature that I will have a garden to be proud of.