Growing a garden can be rewarding, frustrating, and soothing all at the same time. I'm excited that in just a few short months it will be time to start tilling up the soil, making some rows, and planting some seeds. Yes ladies and gentlemen I confess I have a 5th grader sized green thumb. I got the urge from my grandfather who lived in urban surroundings but had a garden that a government subsidized farmer in a rural town would be jealous of. (the pic is me in 42 years)I remember feeling like I was walking throw a produce isle, as I would trek back and forth up the neatly plowed rows sampling the veggies. My goal within the next two years is to live off of what I can grow and pick for six months out of the year. This is a lofty goal and it doesn't help that within a ten-block radius of my house are four major grocery outlets. "What do you want to grow Tory?" Well I'm glad you asked.
Here is the start and I'm taking suggestions:
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce
- Collard Greens
- Potatoes
- Money
- Cucumbers
- Green Beans
- Flat Abs
- Various Spices
- Corn
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4 comments:
I have a friend who grows and cans so much! She will be a great resource for you. I will let her know you are interested. What a great goal. I commend you!
Mmm, veggies. I didn't know you were into sci-fi? Who are your favorite authors? I'm a big fan of Phillip K. Dick, and Neil Gaiman.
Tory:
Word of advice.
Tomatoes need to be in the sunniest part of your garden, otherwise they will have a hard time growing!!! (speaking from experience)
Word of advice # 2
Plant the corn at least a foot and a half apart, otherwise they wont grow taller than your waist (speaking from experience).
Word of advice # 3
Ask Monica if you have any gardening questions, after all she is from Iowa and had our yard looking like the co-op last Summer.
Chris
When you figure out how to grow money, please let me know. The only thing I know is that it doesn't grow on trees. That leaves a lot of possibilities.
Kelly
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