So tonight I got to weeding my garden and lost track of time. It felt so cleansing and renewing. It was so refreshing and I enjoyed myself. Pulling out the weeds, making room for new growth of the plants that are going to give us yummy veggies for our salads and table this summer and fall...

Note to self: get nail brush and hand lotion!!

Funny hey? Weeding and planting were some of my most dreaded chores for the garden when I was growing up. (Thank you mom and dad for making me do it anyways. I know the basics of gardening because of you two. Do you remember telling me, "trust me, one day you will want a garden of your own. You will need to know how to do these things and you will thank us for it!". You were right. Thanks. I do appreciate knowing what I know. I must admit that I didn't pay too much attention to many details other than the basics but I did pick that up and now its time to grow my knowledge.)

I am thinking about putting mulch around my tomato plants here soon. I think it will help with the weeds and hold in some of the moisture.

I also think I need to start deciding what I want to get my peas and beans to vine up. The plan was to have them grow up the corn. At this rate, though, the corn won't be anywhere near the height I need them to be in a few weeks. What can I do for the mean time? I don't want to do a chicken fence. Too chicken-y. Maybe that green mesh stuff? But what to attach it to? Hmmm... better not wait too long though!

Also need to trim my trees. And find out all what I have back there! I don't know, but I should! Imma watch some youtube vids on trimming trees when I get a chance. I could go in all half assed, but I want to learn the correct way. Im sure there are techniques and reasons behind them. Ill let you know what I find.