After a week of moving, I'm excited about the prospects of gardening and summer. The move was culmination of a three-year house-building project, and it's nice to have it behind us.

On Saturday, we went to a neighboring farm and bought the remaining plants we need for the garden -- a variety of heirloom tomatoes, hot to mild peppers, artichoke plants, eggplant, sprouts and broccoli and lots of herbs.

I tilled up additional space for onions and leeks. We're moving them this year in hopes of better results. Next fall, we'll put in garlic. We missed the opportunity this year because of the construction.

I'm seeking new and creative ways for putting vegetables back. This weekend I had an excellent tomato marmalade from last summer's crop. That's one I'll try in the fall. Other suggestions are welcomed.

The beautiful plants were on sale for $1.50 each. That's a pretty good bargain when you consider the reward. The farmer is trying to do something for the sustainability effort and to help offset $4 gasoline prices that are arriving soon. She even gave me a selection of onions to try.

It's nice to be in a caring, rural community.