No More Procrastinating

A few weeks ago I mentioned that My dad and I attended a gardening how-to class and that I had always wanted to start a garden but had never taken the time. Well now is the time. I have taken the plunge. My dad built me a small raised garden plot from scrap wood to get me started and furnished me with some seeds that he used for his garden. Okay so it did take me a couple of weeks to actually get down to Home Depot and buy the remaining items that I needed but the point is I did... yesterday. The family and I high-tailed it down to the big box store and bought some dirt to fill the box and some additional starter plants. My initial investment so far has been $54. If you have pretty good soil in your backyard your investment will be even less. Our soil is extremely clay-like, rocky and it doesn't drain well so I thought I should give the plants a good foundation and start with some good soil.

We came home and started right away. Gerald helped me dump the dirt into the raised bed and the kids took great pleasure in helping me spread around the dirt. I bought 3 different kinds of dirt and mixed it together. I will keep you updated as to how this works.

I planted the starter plants first: tomato plants, basil, and strawberries (my hubbys idea). Next I planted a row of lettuce, cilantro, spinach and swiss chard seeds. I hope they sprout because when you grow things from seeds you just never know. I have to admit, there is something fun and relaxing about digging in the dirt. This is definitely something the kids are excited about and that is a plus. I'll have help when it is time to pull weeds (maybe).

Check out the picture of our garden plot. It is small, but since this is my first year I didn't want to take on too much. If all goes well, I will add another plot for the spring planting season and add a greater array of vegetable choices. I would encourage you to head on down to Lowe's, Home Depot or your local nursery and get a couple of vegetable plants. You don't need anything elaborate, you can even try container gardening.

This is one thing I can scratch off my " I've always wanted to..." list. Boy does it feel good to get out there and begin something new. My journey continues....