I now have blossoms on my tomatoes. I have no idea if they are early or late for the season but I do know they are good:

It is very gratifying to watch the plants gradually develop. Only a few months ago this plant was just a seed that I put in some soil and now it is beginning to form fruit. It just doesn’t seem possible but the proof is right there in the garden. Of course , it’s still early and a lot can go wrong. Some animals got into the garden and ate the tops off three of the plants but I don’t think any permanent damage was done. I have since built a fence. Incidentally, I read the other day that tomato plants make a good natural dye so I have that to look forward to.