Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Garden

If you stop by my house in the later afternoon, don't bother knocking on the door.  Come around back.  You'll find me in my vegetable garden--picking food for dinner.  I've learned quite a few things about the garden this summer.  It's still a science project to me.  A project that I am learning but also screwing up on.  This year I was more aware of my seeds. I tried to find organic, non-GMO's or heirloom seeds.  It was quite hard.  My lettuce came out really bitter this year so I learned my soil was too acidic and needed to be more alkaline.  And tomatoes actually need a lot of babying.  Who knew.  But somehow vegetables are growing and it's been quite gratifying.

Got any gardening secrets?

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2 comments:

  1. The Arbuckle'sAugust 10, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I learned from my grandparents that a small shovel full of manure helps the tomatoes grow and sustain their nutrients. You just add the manure in the hole and add the plant on top. Our tomatoes are growing perfectly this year after that tip.

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  2. RachaelAugust 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Totally agree about the tomatoes. I would do them but they take so much care in the first part of spring. I'm too lazy to enjoy the later benefits. Always next year...

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