To those who donated this month, I wanted to say “thank you!” and to show you what some of that money was put towards: a garden. Below are a the pics. It’s small but the plants are healthy. And that ivy next to it got a dose of vinegar a few days ago and will be pulled up soon. I have 3 tomato plants, basil, parsley, kale, chard, lettuce, broccoli, peas and newly sprouting beets and beans.
It feels good to grow again. I have been gardening for over 10 years and stopped a few years back due to time and expense. The last big garden I had was in 2010 – the year my daughter was born. I was 9 months pregnant when I finished up that particular garden, ready to delivery at any moment. My mate was concerned I was overdoing it physically but I was determined to accomplish two things that day: get in the last of the garden AND use the exercise to induce labor and get her out. It worked. Less than 12 hours later I went into labor.)
I may throw in some more dirt once the ivy is pulled and do a few rows of carrots. That was one of the foods I used to be able to grow well. I was told at one time they were difficult to grow (what did I know? I just go with what I like and throw in some seeds or starts and see what happens).
Anyway…again, thank you to those of you who helped make this possible. I think of you when I tend to the garden you helped make possible.
Much love,
Victoria
(the green netting/cover is to keep the squirrel out. we have it put together with a LOT of twist ties. realized we have to put on a LOT earlier when the squirrel managed to squeeze in and dig up all of the lettuce and beet seeds i originally planted. we love him but he is highly obnoxious and determined at times.)
