Anyone can be a gardener. You just need to get ready, get set, and grow!
During 2020, we grew: oregano, thyme, mint, French tarragon, lavender, sage, basil, green onion, kale, French dressing radish, black seeded simpson lettuce, pole beans, sweet banana pepper, bell pepper, cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumber, zucchini, cherry tomato, and regular-sized tomato.
I hope I did not forget anything!
Garden 2020
We have been urban gardeners for over a decade!
Successes
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Despite the pandemic, we were able to have 12 raised beds.
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We were able to give food to our close relatives safely during the pandemic.
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Gardeners Jerry and James planted plants, watered plants, and harvested independently of Gardener Shicole!
Struggles
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We moved into a new house in October 2019, and we had to start over mostly from scratch. We transplanted some perennials but all of them did not survive.
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The pandemic caused major delays in getting the garden beds and supplies we needed to build a new garden.
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My job as a school administrator during the pandemic took me away from my garden more than I wanted.
New Experiences
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We tried to grow Brussel sprouts from seed but they didn't grow. At least we tried!
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Gardeners Jerry and James were able to help build a garden for the first time.
From Our Boys
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Jerry - I really liked the garden last year, but I was really sad that we moved and had to start over. We had more space so that was good. I liked that we grew watermelon and canteloupe.
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James - I liked that all of the plants were in one area and the plants are easier to water at our current house. I liked the cherry tomatoes, kale, and mint. Sometimes I would just pick the kale, clean it, and eat it while I was outside. I like our garden because the food is good and natural.
