My weather guru doesn't want to commit to no more frosts this early in May. But the 10-day forecast shows lows only descending in the mid-50s to low-60s between now and our frost-free date, so I decided to go ahead and set out our tomatoes. Worst-cast scenario, we can always cover the plants with buckets during the inevitable Blackberry Winter. Best-case scenario, there won't be any more freezes and our little plants can finally start perking up with their feet in the earth. I know it's just my imagination, but the plants look happier already.

Meanwhile, I went ahead and set out eight sweet potato slips as well. I've got lots more slips coming off my tubers inside or rooting in a cup of water, and those will go in the ground throughout the month of May. But since these guys were rooted and ready (and since the highs are suddenly very summery), I decided to set them out early.

On the other hand, I really will wait to transplant the peppers and basil until after our frost-free date. Probably. Maybe....