In 1987, we first started growing tomatoes in our old garden, which consisted of three raised beds and a very small pumpkin patch. In the early spring of 2005, we moved to the Slocum River-Horseneck Road area in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. We now have 8 acres that face the Slocum River on a gently rising hill. The land had previously been used for a cattle pasture, and needless to say, is a gardener's paradise. It contains dark rich soil, is drenched in sunshine and moisture, is gracefully guarded by many different birds and animals, and is decorated with a large array of flowers. Our first season was totally exhilarating and we have been energized ever since.