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Nelson delivered three tons of dirt to fill our new garden Monday night. Bryan did the calculation to determine exactly how much dirt we needed–it was spot on.

Then, last night, we put in the bedding plants and seeds, with a little help.

We’re missing a specific heirloom tomato that I hope I can still find, and there was a very ominous package warning about not planting the muskmelons near cucumbers, which of course we had. Other than that, though, I think we’re done!

I read in Martha Stewart Living that the key to making container gardens look their best is to cram in three times as many plants as you think should fit. If only the same were true for vegetable gardens, we’d have great success.