Two days ago I picked some fresh collard greens from my garden. I am so very proud of myself! I not only started this project but more importantly I finished it! Sometimes we think it is easier to just let things go and not finish what we have started. Well I went ahead and stuck with it and you can see the fruits of my labor. I would recommend everyone start a garden. It doesn't have to be big and elaborate. You can start a small herb container garden or plant a single crop. I planted collard greens, basil, strawberries, leaf lettuce, swiws chard, spinach, carrots and tomatoes. Unfortunately, my tomatoes started out strong but fizzled. They bloomed with yellow flowers (which is what the are supposed to do) but never produced buds. I will be starting my spring garden soon and would love for you to start yours.
You know what my ultimate wish is for my garden? I want to be able to can, yes I said the "c" word, my own tomatoe sauce/tomatoes and have enough veggies to freeze for future use. Right now what I pick is what we eat.
My garden is organic so I have not used any spray to kill any of the pests that like what I have planted. I went out there the other day and there were 3 green caterpillar-like worms tearing my collard greens up! Oh well, this is a learning process and I am so excited that this worked out. I am in a great place emotionally, and spiritually and I truly believe its because I have taken more time to explore the things that I have always wanted to do. I am not finished yet....The journey continues.....
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