the journey begins...
It's been 3 years now that I have yearned to grow my own garden. The thought of my own vegetables growing in my backyard, free of pesticides and who-knows-what-else, and being able to feed my family with my hard work - ahhhhh, gratifying, to say the least.
It's been 3 years. My first excuse, was that the landscaping was not complete. My second year's excuse was that the area still needed to be tilled, heavily weeded, leveled off, and filled with rich soil. A job I patiently waited for my husband to do:) Must I really say more?? lol.
This year, after my husband did all of the things above (wonderful, after all, isn't he?) my only excuse... FEAR! (well, and just shear 'dumb'- I literally had no clue how to start!) Luckily for me I have one of those neighbours that everyone DREAMS of having; kind, caring, generous and an avid and amazing gardener! I must say last year, he gave me a cherry tomato plant. Already potted and grown, equipped with a stake system and all. All I had to do was help it grow. Scary, since every plant I have ever had, has DIED a horrible death. No exaggeration. As my first 'growing' endeavor, it did modestly. I forgot to water it consistently. In the end we had a small salad or two of cherry tomatoes. Stil, for a plant killer like me, very gratifying.
So, my wonderful neighbour came over this year, plants in tow. Yes. He BOUGHT me plants, and didn't ask for ANYTHING in return. I know what you're thinking, but there are no houses for sale around here. Sorry!
This was truly a Godsend. Since, as I said before, out of fear mixed with sheer 'dumb' I didn't know how to start! I had read gardening book after gardening book: Gardening for the Canadian Dummy, Gardening for Dummies, How to Grow a Vegetable Garden etc. etc. etc., but I couldn't make that first step to go to the store and buy a plant. haha. Really.
He showed me how to plant them. Yes. Dig a hole, place plant in. Cover with soil. Lightly water around the plant.
As he left that day, I could feel the fear rising up inside me... what if I kill them?!!! Now I have someone who is going to be watching for my garden to grow. What have I gotten myself into??!!!!!
I begged for more advice, steps, instructions on what to do now... all he said was "Water it once a day."
That can't be all? I knew this was going to be a journey of self-learning from here on. My goal: "Don't kill the garden." Clear. Plain. Simple. Right?
Wish me luck!
It's been 3 years. My first excuse, was that the landscaping was not complete. My second year's excuse was that the area still needed to be tilled, heavily weeded, leveled off, and filled with rich soil. A job I patiently waited for my husband to do:) Must I really say more?? lol.
This year, after my husband did all of the things above (wonderful, after all, isn't he?) my only excuse... FEAR! (well, and just shear 'dumb'- I literally had no clue how to start!) Luckily for me I have one of those neighbours that everyone DREAMS of having; kind, caring, generous and an avid and amazing gardener! I must say last year, he gave me a cherry tomato plant. Already potted and grown, equipped with a stake system and all. All I had to do was help it grow. Scary, since every plant I have ever had, has DIED a horrible death. No exaggeration. As my first 'growing' endeavor, it did modestly. I forgot to water it consistently. In the end we had a small salad or two of cherry tomatoes. Stil, for a plant killer like me, very gratifying.
So, my wonderful neighbour came over this year, plants in tow. Yes. He BOUGHT me plants, and didn't ask for ANYTHING in return. I know what you're thinking, but there are no houses for sale around here. Sorry!
This was truly a Godsend. Since, as I said before, out of fear mixed with sheer 'dumb' I didn't know how to start! I had read gardening book after gardening book: Gardening for the Canadian Dummy, Gardening for Dummies, How to Grow a Vegetable Garden etc. etc. etc., but I couldn't make that first step to go to the store and buy a plant. haha. Really.
He showed me how to plant them. Yes. Dig a hole, place plant in. Cover with soil. Lightly water around the plant.
As he left that day, I could feel the fear rising up inside me... what if I kill them?!!! Now I have someone who is going to be watching for my garden to grow. What have I gotten myself into??!!!!!
I begged for more advice, steps, instructions on what to do now... all he said was "Water it once a day."
That can't be all? I knew this was going to be a journey of self-learning from here on. My goal: "Don't kill the garden." Clear. Plain. Simple. Right?
Wish me luck!
Labels: fear of gardening, first garden experience, starting a vegetable garden
posted by Laura B. @ 23:13
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