I don't think I've ever really taken a closeup look at a tomato leaf unfurling as it grows. Yesterday I took the macro lense out to the budding garden and captured these incredible photographs of a bug's-eye-view of the lovely leaf in all of its glory.
A few days of sun has really helped the tomatoes and peppers. I was beginning to think all the rain and cool weather would start to rot the roots, but it looks like all the vegetables will survive. As usual, I have planted things too closely and the zucchini and summer squash will grow to shadow the beets and carrots. I always seem to forget how big these garden giants become.
I'm trying a new heirloom tomato this year called "Hillbilly." It produces a yellow fruit with red stripes. I like the yellow tomatoes for slicing and eating rather than the red ones, which will go for sandwiches and sauce.
