Every year, I rely on people who over-plant vegetables in their garden to dish out their excess crop to fulfill my craving for homegrown vegetables (and fruits if that is how you classify tomatoes, but I am not going to get into that issue).  Although I have helped some in gardens before, mainly helping my mom growing up, I have not attempted to start and up keep my own garden.  Since I often was getting handouts, I figured there was no need for me to put all the time and effort in.  That is, until now.  I decided that it is time to stop being lazy and time to get my hands dirty.  My fiancé laughed at me, so she may not be getting any of crops if this pans out.  Oh she of little faith.

I think to start out with, I am going to try my hand at growing vegetables.  If all goes well, I may start working on flower bulbs, etc.  Currently I am renting and I really don't want to spend a lot time sprucing up a yard that I don't own (no offense to my landlord).  I decided that I could at least reap the benefits of an organic vegetable garden, that is if I have any luck on my maiden voyage.  I am in the planning stage now.  That is about all I can do while the temperatures keep dipping below 20 and there is still several inches of snow on the grown. 

I know that I am going to put it in my back yard.  There is a spot that gets full sun that sits next to a fence (if you can call it that).  There were some roses and a vine in there before.  They had been neglected and were beyond help when I moved in (not that I would have been much help anyways).  I don't know how green my thumb really is (or isn't) because I haven't had much experience.  We shall soon see.  I do know that I will have to do a lot of prep work to get the area ready, but I am up for the challenge.  The nice part is that I mentioned it to my neighbor and he even offered to help with some of the labor (in exchange for some food, of course).  I do have a lot of rabbits and squirrels to contend with, so I will have to keep them in mind when it gets a little closer.  I will keep everyone posted, so there will be definitely be more to come.  Hopefully some pictures, too if all goes well.  And as far as my fiancé goes, we will see who has the last laugh.