grow/raise my own food (first step)

to go out back and water my cherry tomatoes and check on my basil.

I am stoked for when I have a real garden.

I want to plant:

tomatoes
herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, mint)
greens (spinach, kale, collards, etc)
onions
garlic
carrots
radishes
beets
chives
squash (?)
brussels sprouts
sunflowers

If I have a garden with half the things on this list, I’ll call this goal complete.

in my back yard!

Not a garden proper, but it’s a start. :)

that I can see myself approaching this goal.

First, I’m subscribed to the Seattle “Food not lawns” mailing list. I can get involved in their activities.

Second, I applied for a “P patch” this spring with Seattle Tilth. The wait period is roughly 1 year.

Thirdly, I can “guerilla garden” on my own, or just plant in my landlord’s backyard (she said she didn’t mind).

Fourthly (and lastly), my co-worker Michelle has a background in horticulture and she says she can help me start a garden.

Really, there is no reason why this goal shouldn’t go into effect some time very soon. :)