Elise and Luke have been talking about a garden since last year, so this morning we officially planted our spring 2011 Garden.  They were such eager helpers, a little over eager at times, but enjoyable for sure.  

A couple of days ago, we got the dirt ready, and Keith bought pavers to close it in.  Not only was this to help hold the water in, but hopefully the barrier will keep the kids from digging or playing in the garden.  Last year, our garden quickly became a play area and the spot to pick vegetables before they were ready to be picked!  So, this year, we have explained what we have to do to make the plants grow so we can cook them.  Elise wants to make a tomato soup, so I think she will be totally on board with watering and watching them grow.  Luke, on the other hand, will more than likely just want to play in the dirt, but we are going to work on him :)

We all took turns doing different jobs.  Pouring the Miracle Grow seeds was probably the easiest job, but they watered, and dug too!  Elise was a bit worried about getting dirty, and Luke poured Miracle Grow everywhere.  But all in all, the planting was a success!

Happy Gardening!  Ours contains Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Banana peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, and parsley.