The 2008 Garden

In the spring, I planted an herb garden, as well as tomatoes, leeks, brussel sprouts, cabbage, eggplant, swiss chard, lettuce, zuchini, squash, cucumbers, cantalope, strawberries, and several kinds of peppers. Thanks to some volunteer seeds that sprouted from the compost, we will also have several pumpkins to carve this fall. Oh, and the fruit trees in the neighborhood (apricots, peaches, plums, apples) keep our sweet tooth satisfied. I have come to realize that having a garden is really not all that much work -- I managed to plant it when I was 8 months pregnant and we have kept things alive with minimal attention this summer. Plus, it makes me happy to eat completely organic food from my own yard and my grocery bills have been so much cheaper lately. (this year, I spent $45 on seeds and plants - a good investment considering how expensive produce is lately). Given the size of the harvest from today alone, it looks like it is just about time to make some sauce and salsa to enjoy in the winter.

Note to self -- next spring, plant the tomatoes on the south side of the garden, not the east. Put the cabbages, lettuces, and cucumber vines by the sprinkler at the top of the plot. Plant the peppers and eggplants in the eastern most row