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I have tried for years to grow a vegetable garden. The key word is tried... and tried and tried.
One of my most memorable years was one in which we actually harvested 2 tomatoes and a very very sad looking cucumber.
Persistance must pay off though. Last year was a success by my standards, but this year..... well, this year is something else!
I am gathering huge bowls of beans every day. The summer squash has started and I am scared of what is to come. I found a 7 inch cucumber yesterday (yes, I measured it!)
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Just take a look at these. And here is one plant that must have 40 or more growing on it.
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My neighbors are starting to run the other way when they see me as I always have a bowl of beans or squash to give them.
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Maybe next year I won't plant as much. Or I could actually learn how to can or freeze vegetables.
Either way, I am just so excited that things are growing for me and I am enjoying the fresh vegetables every day.
2 comments:
Your persistence has paid off! I love it when my neighbor comes over with some fresh veggies! Your garden looks wonderful!
wow! that's awesome.
i, myself, am a brown thumb. if it's meant to grow in dirt
, it won't in my care.
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