Garden Project

The garden bug bit me about six weeks ago. In order for Sam to give me the nod of approval was relatively simple: I reminded him of how delicious garden-fresh tomatoes and peppers taste.

There were a couple of places on the ranch that are "garden material" but the third option has been deemed the most convenient and hopefully most deer-proof. We are going to till the lower yard which is just a few steps from the back door. Water hydrants are already in place as is the fence.

So with high expectations I will be planting squash seeds, radish seeds, green bean seeds, cowpea seeds, broccoli seeds, sweet onions, red onions, green onions and strawberries. Might be pushing the luck with strawberries but the girls really want me to try and grow them. We will also be planting different varieties of tomatoes and peppers (gotta keep my promise). And as if a vegetable garden isn't enough to maintain, I am also going to start a herb garden. The herbs I have selected are parsley, thyme, rosemary, lavender, tarragon and chives. I am probably forgetting something but I won't be able to recognize anything til it blooms or produces an edible product.

Step one is to have the dirt tilled which is on the agenda for this weekend. Step two is to plant the onions which is also on the agenda for this weekend. Sam has graciously (haha!) offered to help me till the garden which means I will be indebted to him for at least fourteen back rubs due to the nature of the labor. I know this will not be an easy task but I will tackle this project like I do most projects: With ignorance and a hope to be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.