It has been such a wonderful learning process in many ways. For many years I have dreamt of growing my own garden. I have always felt that the rewards for growing your own foods were as plentiful and diverse as the bounty you receive form said garden. But like everything worthwhile in life, you have to put in a lot if you wish to receive a lot. And apparently it is a little more complicated then just putting some seeds in the ground and watching them grow. That is a good starting point for any wanna-be gardener, but there are limited options to what you can do/grow as a organic gardener.
This season I am shedding away judgement and fear and just planting some seeds and watching them grow! And man, have i already learnt a lot. So far nothing has died, and most things are flourishing. Some plants are doing better then others, and I am trying to observe as much as possible what makes these little green miracles not just survive, but thrive!
Just like how every plant is different, so are us humans. Like how a lettuce may wither and die from too much sun, a drought resistant herb like Rosemary or Lavender will grow to be strong in the harsh rays of the afternoon heat. But we also evolve to the elements we are exposed to, and at first our goal is just to survive, with the hope in the future one day we may thrive. As a new mother, I know this to be true. Between loads of laundry, non stop nursing/burping/changing schedule, and perhaps getting some food in our mouths, it can be hard to believe that we will ever thrive in this new and challenging role. But after some time, those huge tasks become the greatest joys of the day. And maybe after a little while longer, between the 5 loads of laundry (clothe diapers after all!) I can find a time to breath deep and feel a deep sense of fulfilment.
Back to the garden, I should tell you what it is I am growing.....
Tomatoes(a few cherry, and some slicing)
Peppers
Cucumbers
Leeks
Green onions
Carrots
Beets
Radishes
Lettuces
Greens
Kale
A variety of herbs(mostly perennials)
Kohlrabi
Bush Beans
Fennel
Zucchini
Squash
Peas
Garlic
