Gardening by Accident and Intention |

My hubby was working his way down his household to do list and decided it would be a good idea to replant the grass in the backyard so it would be ?just like a putting green?.? An ambitious goal for sure, since considering at the time of statement the yard looked like a muddy pit.

On the chosen afternoon, while backing the SUV down the driveway with the rented rototiller in the back?and the rear hatch open, he backed it up alright ? right into the jut out of the house and shattered the back window of the car.

Since the car was not in a condition to be driven, he could not return rototiller in a timely way.? Having a rototiller on hand gave him a new idea; a section of the back yard destined for an ornamental lawn became a garden. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or in this case: tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, eggplant, squash, cucumber, strawberries, and pumpkins.

A ?growing body? of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health and preventing cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.? Most people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they currently eat every day, and although the ideal amount of fruits and vegetables consumed depends upon the age and activity level of the person, the equivalent of seven to nine servings per day of a variety of fruits and vegetables is probably ideal.

Living in a neighborhood where grocery stores are plentiful and access to the farmers? markets is easy, I never gave any consideration to growing my own food. Yet with increasing concern over how food is grown and transported, I must say that I have become much picker over the years regarding my foods? source of origin.

Vegetable Garden Basics:

Where:? Planning a garden near your home in full sunlight is the normally the preferred location, however, drainage, soil quality, and shade from buildings or trees must be considered.? A growing vegetable garden must have at least six hours of full sun each day; fertilizer can?t compensate for lack of sun exposure and water. Usually, the garden should be surrounded by a removable fence with close mesh to keep out pets, and wild animals.? A fence also can serve as a trellis for beans, peas, and tomatoes ? plants that need supports to grow. Raised beds will keep the soil warmer.

What:?? Choosing which vegetables depend upon one?s personal preference, although lettuce, tomatoes, beans, and squash are popular choices for plantings at this time of year.

When:? Now (after the last frost is a general guideline ? but May is always a popular planting time).

How:? Ah like so many things the devil is in the details! One has to plan the garden, prepare the soil (testing and adjusting the soil PH), in addition to? paying? attention to the plant spacing, the depths of the plantings and germination times, while always being wary of insects and weeds.

Gardens and Children

Give your garden some thought, but not too much though, because like raising children, there will always be unexpected challenges along with the anticipation of joy.? You live by your experiences, and in growing a vegetable garden, like raising children, the more experiences the better.?? The saying ?you reap what you sow? applies both to harvests and families. Taking care and comfort in knowing that your dedicated attention will likely produce amazing? results both outside and inside your home for the health of your family. ?One has to be ?hands on? when both gardening and parenting because it is important to both the process and the outcome for each?multifaceted activity. So go ahead, plant a garden for health, and watch your family grow in many ways.

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