The tomatoes are transplanted but not without a fight or rather, fall.

I started hardening these seedlings indoors by placing them in front of open windows last week, allowing them to feel some gentle breezes as well as the magnificent sun on their tender leaves. This method has yielded solid results for me in the past so it has become a staple in my transplanting regimen. Did I mention that my seedlings grow on the second floor of our home? Well, during their mass exodus out of the house and on my second trip down carrying about four cups of these plants in my hands, somehow I found myself on the express trip down to the bottom of the staircase. On the way down, all I could find myself thinking was “Am I really falling? Oh no, my babies…” And with every thump I made, rather than attempting to brace my fall, I held on to the cups tighter.

Kel came running to me with the most horrified look on his face. All he could think about and ask was if I was ok but all I could think about and ask was if the tomatoes were ok. Other than a sore butt, back and elbows as you can imagine, I am happy to report that I am ok and that all but three plants made it out the house safely.

Needless to say that after such a tumble, there was no way I could get down on my knees to transplant 39 tomato plants. Now, this is how much the mister loves me; Kel recently had surgery on his left leg for an injury he got about two years ago. Even though he was in pain (which you can not tell by the pictures or video) he knew how much it meant for me to see those plants in the garden and decided to bear my pain so I would not have to. I tell you, this guy, totally handpicked for me!

Here they are in their new home and the pressure is on…because after such a grand entrance to the outdoors, all 9 varieties of these plants need to perform in a big way. Be sure to stay tuned for the garden tour to see how the plants have adjusted. ~Shey!