Robbie, my oldest nephew, tilled my garden for me the other day. Looks so wonderful and I have planted heirloom tomatoes. This is achingly sweet and touching because until this year it's been my precious older brother, Donnie, that has tilled and "gardened" with me. Robbie has admirably stepped into those great big empty shoes in my life, and so many other out here on "the property" as we usually refer to it. Or maybe it's just me that calls it that.

I have done a little straw-bale gardening this season. Along with the Heirloom tomatoes I've put cucumbers and lettuce. Still have bells to plant and herbs.