Well done! You have made great progress on planting everything out into the garden. I love the basket idea to keep critters out. I too had bad luck with my marigolds this year. Some died, but most were eaten by slugs, I think as all the leaves were gone but the flower remains. So odd! I wish I had room to grow corn but alas, my garden is too small. The cattle troth is a great idea too, never thought of that one. lol