Last Spring Garden Harvest

I didn't intend to grow potatoes this year, but one that I'd bought from Athens Locally Grown didn't make it into a dinner before it sprouted, and to show the boys the process of growing potatoes, we planted it.  Not too bad of a return, eh?  Especially for a shady spot.  This garden bed is located along our front porch and there's a redbud tree in front of it.  It will work great for an early spring garden since it's sunny until the redbud gets it's leaves, but this potato plant could have used some extra sun.  So Mommy learned some things along with my boys!  Here's a pic with the proud helpers:

The same day I also harvested the rest of my rainbow chard:

We ate both at dinner that night.  There's no better food than that which goes from garden to table in so short a time!