During the spring and summer friends and I tend to barbeque a lot and finding fresh vegetables can be a hassle. So this year I made the decision to try a home garden for the first time; ok its just a few tomato plants but its a start. Some of my favorite foods require tomatoes and having fresh, juicy, and big tomatoes makes all the difference in the world.

Driving to Fred Meyer and gathering supplies I soon had everything needed to grow tomatoes in the back yard: flower pots, potting soil, and tomato plant starters where all it took. I purchased 2 Brandywine Reds, 1 Big Boy, and 1 Arkansas Traveler to get an assortment and to see which ones grew and tasted the best. Tomato plants require 60-90 days to grow so this is the perfect time to get them going.

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