yardener4561

Location:  Columbus, IN

The Digs:  Backyard, Community Garden, Containers, Front yard

Crops:  Apples, Basil, Bell Peppers, Blackberries, Bok-choy, Carrots, Chile Peppers, Chinese cabbage, Green beans, Jalepeno Peppers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lavender, Lettuce, Melons, Mint, Oregano, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rosemary, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Turnips

Animals:  Cats, Dogs

Why I'm Getting Dirty:  I have had a garden for at least 15 years. I didn't grow up around farms but the urge to dig in the dirt hit me from the first moment my husband and I moved into our first home. We've moved a few times but have always managed to plant fruit trees, fruit plants and veggies. Several reasons caused us to expand our gardening the last few years. With our food cost the one variable we could control in our budget we expanded our garden to cut costs. Add in stories in the news abour recalled lettuce and tomatoes and the garden became larger. We have been reading alot about the food industry and are doing our part to ensure we know where some of our food comes from. Ideally one day we'll have the space we want and can become self sufficient. I enjoy trying new vegetables and learning new ways to cook them. I'm also learning how to grow heirlooms and save seed. Yet another way to reduce our food costs and know exactly where it came from. This is the first year we are trying to eat something out of the garden all year round and I believe we will achieve this goal!

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