First Harvest

I got my first tomatoes!  I have been watching these babies grow larger and redder, and now I have finally picked them.  Okay, I did pick one green one, as an experiment.  I wanted to see if the green ones can ripen on the counter.  A few gardening sites do say the green ones should mature after they are picked, but you have to leave them out, and not refrigerate.  We sliced one and ate it; I must say it was sweeter and more flavorful than the grocery tomatoes.

I know my balcony garden will not be nearly enough to feed the family, but I am finding that gardening is fun and rewarding.  And picking your first harvest… priceless!