First Pick of the Summer (or ever for me)

So here it is...the first edible thing that I have ever grown! Two zucchinis and I couldn't be more proud! This might not seem like an accomplishment, but you have to consider the fact that everything I planted last year died (soil comp. was not right). So this is an amazing feat for me, even Pete is surprised at my little green thumb.

Now this beauty is my much anticipated Pumpkin plant - I actually have two growing but this one is such a beast! I had to grow my own pumpkins since Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and I usually buy a million pumpkins to decorate my front door. So maybe I will save money? Doubt it. This pumpkin plant is actually like 8 feet long and is trying to take over the garden - crazy large, like something out of horror movie. I'm scared of it.

And this is what my mouth is watering for, can't wait till I have red ripe tomatoes right off the vine. Love it when they are all warm from the sun, straight to my mouth...mmm. And yes I know I need to get some tomato cages made and out there! Too lazy for my own good!

So, my only note to future self; next year I need to get the veg. garden planted earlier - I planted the pumpkin first since I wasn't sure if the soil was right or not, then planted everything else like 2-3 weeks later - and I don't think the peppers will make it.