We planted our first garden this year and we really didn't have much of an idea what we were doing. So, for your future knowledge here are the lessons so far. Enjoy and we can try to remember in the future together!
Lesson #1: Things really do grow from seed so there is no need to plant the seeds 10 per square inch. It will only create lots of thinning.
Lesson #2: Put down a weed pre-emergent before weeds become a large problem and your back aches from the hoe. Because as much as I really do like working in the garden my pregnant back does not.
Lesson #3: Rabbits, birds or something with a large appetite will eat your broccoli and beats so figure out something before they strike!
Lesson #4: Pick the only one remaining broccoli head before it blooms. (Very pretty yellow flowers I might add, but totally inedible.)
Lesson #5: Broccoli plant starters are 1.25 and only yield one head. Paula has broccoli cheaper than this and I don't have the upkeep! Lesson #6: Kids love to dig in the garden and if left unattended the three year old may be tempted to help by picking all those pesky squash "weeds". :-)
Lesson #7: Always let my kids help pick the radishes, it's precious... enough said. :-)
Lesson #8: One year olds aren't the most helpful c
reatures in the garden but might be the cutest. :-)
reatures in the garden but might be the cutest. :-) 
2 comments:
I LOVE the piggy tails. Thank you for your lessons
Your garden looks great!
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