Gardening: Cilantro & Cabbage Start

We've started gardening at the Cartner Lodge (That's what we're calling the house.  When you have a 10 12 (I stand corrected) point elk over your fireplace it only seems appropriate!).  Jacob and I have dreamed about gardening for years but kept waiting until we had the perfect space.  We now have the space and are enjoying this new hobby.  Jacob LOVES working in the yard.  I must admit though; I'm not so fond of it and I never really have been.  Gardening seems different because you get to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables and herbs) of your labor and it's quite rewarding.  First, we planted some cilantro and cabbage plants (shown below).  Then, this past weekend we planted some lettuce and broccoli seeds and also purchased a few basil plants.  We've already enjoyed making some salsa with our cilantro and our friend Lauren made us mozzarella, tomato and basil hors d'oeuvres.  Although Jacob did most of the work:  built the beds, prepared the soil, planted the plants/seeds (with a little help from Dakota), I have been pretty good about composting and watering the plants.  I imagine I'll be doing much more of the work when the harvests come in...canning, freezing, cooking, etc.  So it all evens out right?? :)  Anyway, we'll keep you updated on this new hobby of ours and hopefully we can learn to be less dependant on Kroger and more dependant on what is in our own backyard.

Thankful for little helpers with the watering!