Fruit of the Garden Produced with Love

Today, I munched on my very first garden grown tomato. The taste of this freshly picked, firm, fleshy fruit is a great addition to any culinary dish. As I prepared my lunch, I teased my palate with the bottom slice of the tomato. Oh, the cool watery texture was sweet. Placing thin slices upon cream cheese, hummus, and avocado made my sandwich a gourmet treat. The rich red color made my lunch a visual portrait. Yummy! This summer delight almost didn't happen. My husband and I decided not to plant our annual large vegetable garden. The rationale for this decision was driven by the following forces: First, we live in the Intermountain West. We have to wait until after Memorial Day to even think about anything more than beets, carrots, or any tuber that might survive the Spring frost. Secondly, June mysteriously was over-scheduled with workshops, reunions, and other travels. And of course, we had new projects requiring more time f