grow my own vegetables

How I did it: I mainly used the internet for advice and instruction. Which was good and bad for me. I'd often go off on cool things like building a chicken coop, or raised beds and then I'd get the desire to just remodel my entire yard which realistically can't happen for me any time soon. So, the internet was very informative but also very distracting and then that would turn into feeling overwhelmed and defeated sometimes.I didn't give up, however.I … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I just accepted that some things will work and some things won't. They got stuck in. We did really well with stuff that either grew below the ground or above - but the slugs ate everything that sat on the ground. It was such a fulfilling experience and I can't wait to get stuck in this year!  Read how I did it…

How I did it: My boyfriend made me raised garden box (very simple to make). We added soil, followed season growing guidelines, planted seeds and watered when necessary. We also started using earht worm castings which made stuff grow like crazy. And I grow many herbs in separate pots. I'm soooo happy that I did this. Read how I did it…

How I did it: Planted seeds and some started plants such as tomatoes.  Watered and weeded until ready to harvest!Used my kids sandbox as a raised bed!  Added compost, etc. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I didn't get too big of a yield this year, I think due to the hot hot weather and drought we had this summer, combined with not doing some things I could have done to make the garden better. Read how I did it…