Tomatoes

They're in! Actually, they were planted in late May....first time in two years I've gotten my tomatoes in this early! I'm happy! Well, there's a Roma tomato that still needs planting, but I'm thinking I will try it in a pot.

Here's where I decided to put them (space being an issue for me):


I've put them at the end of each of the rows on the left side in my backyard. I was rather proud that I thought of this! I need steps/stairs here, so I just snagged some of that space.

Here's what one of them looks like straight on:


Here's the bottom one:


Eva's Purple Ball is in the second one and I am posting this picture especially for Marc of Garden Desk. Marc was very helpful when I told him my tale of woe. Thank you, Marc! Somehow, I managed to knock off the entire top of Eva's Purple Ball. All I was left with was a set of leaves on each side. Of course, it wouldn't be a variety I could easily replace. Anyway, looks okay now, I think...although a bit behind the others. Look carefully in the picture and you can see the broken stem.


If you're wondering, here are the varieties I've planted: Champion, Old Time Tasty, Pink Beefsteak, German Johnson, Missouri Love Apple, Sungold, Eva's Purple Ball, Pink Caspian, Hillbilly and Pink Girl. If I could figure out/find the space, I'd plant some more! (Confession: none of these are grown from my seed...of which I have much! Maybe there's still time...lol!)

I've tucked in basil and a few marigolds. I'll add some more basil and some parsley (can't have too much!). Speaking of parsley...guess what I saw today...my first of the season:


In my tomato area, I actually did plant some seeds (I think these may be the only seeds I've planted this year...except for daylily seeds, naturally...I did mean to plant more...maybe I still will!)...here's a picture, these are Lemon Gem Marigolds...I can't find the packet at the moment, but they're single marigolds, yellow and orange.

Time to move on to the daylilies!