Today I was finally able to clear my winter stuff and put out my summer stuff. Unfortunately I been having some health issues for the better part of this year but I am finally feeling better and able to start tending to the garden again. So without further ado, here is what I got planted out today:

Tomatoes:
Siletz
Opalka
Azoychka
Aunt Ginnys Purple
Brandywine Sudduth
Eva Purple Ball
Stump of The World
Druzba
Salsa
Waratah
Mountain Magic
Rosella Crimson
Chefs Choice Red

Peppers:
Cherry Pick
Red Belgian Pepper

Melons:
Honey Rock
Sugar Baby
Faerie

Squash
Raven
Rouge Vif d’Etampes Pumpkin
Red Kuri

Others:
Beurre De Rocquencourt Bean
American Dream Corn
Beit Alpha Cucumber

The pictures show my 3 main beds but I have planted stuff between trees and pots too, pretty much anywhere I had the space.

Those are nice looking garden beds!

Been a while since I posted here, health issues and family issues have kept me busy. This year will be the first year back since 2021 so wanted to get back to documenting it. Dont have anything in my beds right now but my camellias are in bloom, included a picture. For summer stuff plan for this year:

Tomatoes:
Azoychka
Honey
Waratah
Rosella Crimson
Mountain Magic
Sweet Hearts
Sweet Prince
Black Cherry
Black Prince

Melons:
Sarahs Choice
Gentility watermelon

Squash
ButterBaby
Koginut
Kogigu

Others:
Cobra Beans
American Dream Corn
Beit Alpha Cucumber

It’s rough to keep up a garden when life throws stuff at you. Glad you’re able to start doing again.

Looks like you must have some favorites you grow each year. Hope you have a bountiful season!

Glad to see you back, and I hope you have a great season this year! Stay safe!

Thanks for all your kind words!

Homegrwoninillinois wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2025 7:56 pm Looks like you must have some favorites you grow each year. Hope you have a bountiful season!

This year I'm only planting seeds I already had on hand, plus two extras my neighbor gave me. I'm hoping they'll germinate despite most being over 5 years old.

@DavidO 5 year old tomato seeds are still very viable. You should not have any problems as long as they were dried out properly.

@MissS Thanks, I dont think they have dried out but should know shortly.

Quick update: All the seeds germinated successfully! Just finished thinning them out today. Really excited to get them transplanted outside in about a month or so. Thanks everyone for the encouragement - it's good to be back gardening again!

Spring planting season is in full swing! I've finally gotten all my tomatoes, melons, and squash into the ground. The weather has been perfect this past week for getting everything established.
I pulled my last carrot of the season today - it was smaller than I hoped but still tasty. My final camellia of the season is in full bloom right now and looking gorgeous. My anemones are also in full swing and adding some nice color to the garden.
Here are some pictures of my beds now that everything is planted, plus the camellia flower and that last carrot:

Welcome back to gardening! I know it's a good feeling.