My Gardening Obsession

I am admitting that I have a slight gardening obsession. Jordan and I have had a garden every year since we have been engaged. The first 2 years it was in a little community plot a few miles away from us. Jordan and I really love to work hard together. If I have an idea of something I want done, but either don't have the know how or strength to carry it through, I am lucky enough to have a 'handyman' as a husband that always finds a way! Although I enjoyed that garden and the tomatoes that it gave us, I am so happy that I now have a garden in my own yard.
We moved into an apartment complex where the landlord gave the tenants permission to tear up the side yards and each have our own plot. Last year, we got an overload of tomatoes and a few HUGE summer squashes. It was fun, but a lot of tomatoes went to waste. This year, I have a plan to plant less and to can the extras! (another 'fun' little skill that I think will be an advantage to me now and in the future)
After tilling the dirt and picking up rocks and weeds, I planted some early spring crops that I am already starting to harvest. I have lettuce, broccoli, spinach, onions, kale, peas, and I just put in a few carrots.

My lettuce and onions!

Broccoli, you can see my baby spinach in the left top corner too

Kale and Peas

 My latest invention is the pea trellis. As my peas grew taller they started to fall over and even vine around my other plants. I knew I needed a trellis, but I didn't want to spend to much money. After a little bit of Pinterest researching I put together a make-shift trellis with scrap wood and twine. In the end, everything cost less then $4 and I have over half of the twine left. I tested this contraption against the rain and wind and it stood! Hopefully it will help my peas to have a good harvest.
As soon as this rain lets up we are going to start our tomatoes! We are ready for a summer of salsa!