Today is the 4th of July. I have beautiful squash plants growing, and some decent lettuce seeing as how it’s hot here. I have a few good herbs, BUT I have creatures who are eating all of the tomatoes. I decided yesterday that if they want them, they can have them. I planted more flowers and nurtured what is still “mine”. This garden is better than the last one, which is the goal, but sharing all of the food was not part of the plan. Still the joy comes from planting and working in the dirt, so I guess we’re all winning.
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How to grow my own food"It was difficult, expensive, and full of life-learning lessons."
How I did it: I bought everything I needed and then bought some more stuff and did lots of research... Lessons & tips: Read as much as you possibly can on the topic. Find out what grows best in your area and start there. And know you have to plan ahead! Resources: Life on the Balcony was a big help, because I've grown all my veggies and fruit (note that it's a singular fruit! haha!) in containers. The local, public library was a big help too. |
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But to completely grow my own food, first i will need to buy some land :/
I guess this one will come after “make a million dollars” haha




