Waited late to start your garden? How frugal of you

As I was driving on Kirkwood Highway, I saw a sign that said 50% off Vegetable Plants from Leon's Garden World.  I wanted to take a pic of that sign, but if texting and driving is illegal in Delaware, I'm thinking that taking photos while driving would also be frowned upon. But I did get a picture inside the Garden Center.

 
I picked out a selection of peppers and strawberries.  Total cost for plants- $7

Although, I'll admit, I was not smart and left the plants inside my hot car for about 5 hours.  Hoping they can recouperate!

Our tomato plant

For years I wanted to have a small garden to have the kids help me grow a few veggies. I think it's great for children to have the opportunity to learn about how some food is grown and be involved in the process.

I finally took the leap and put in a raised cedar garden kit, with some help of course.

But truthfully, my father in law came and helped me screw it together.  He even brought over two tomato plants.  I planted two tomato plants that he had (three if you count the teeny tiny one in the middle). As of right now we have five possible tomatoes that may turn out.

The funny thing is neither my husband nor I like plain tomatoes, but both the boys do. So far they've enjoyed watering the plants and checking to see if the tomatoes had grown.

 If you have any gardening advice for me, such as tips on how not to kill all the plants, I'd love to hear from you!