Lessons Learned from the Garden

This photo was taken mid-season. Don't ask me why Daniel has only one sock. Our garden wasn't a huge success, but I learned a lot I can apply to next year's garden.

The tomatoes were plentiful, but a source of major frustration. Squirrels and opossums helped themselves to many; so many that I pondered getting a cat, but Steve reminded me that I would have to pet it and care for it at least a little, so no cat. Eventually the tomatoes were abundant enough that the rodents decided to leave some for us. Enough for homemade tomato sauce which turned out kind of ho-hum. I did discover that adding a little baking soda to tomato sauce cuts the acidity.

The sunflowers Daniel & Addie planted grew to a whopping 9 feet! By far our greatest success.

The herbs did well, the peppers are slowly turning red, and the rest was a little disappointing. No watermelons. But we're starting round 2 with some broccoli, pumpkins and lettuce.

Next spring we'll move the garden to our new sunny spot in the back. I've come to terms with my new landscape...sort of. We bought a new tree and have a plan for large bushes and twining vines to cover the fence. Praying Miracle Gro will rain down from the heavens so everything fills in fast.