Good Intentions

Last week I was cutting the grass and I noticed that a little tomato plant was coming up all by itself beside our front sidewalk. I have no idea how it got there. I don't put compost anywhere near this area. My best guess is that maybe a bird brought the seed.

I decided that if it made it another week I'd transplant it into a planter and put it on our back deck so that I could take better care of it.

I wish I had before pictures. It was growing so tall and proud despite its unlikely circumstances.

Now, this is pitiful:

Ernie says, "Mom, I think you screwed up."

Here's hoping it heals overnight, but I don't know. It looks pretty sad right now :o(