The first garden in 2009 was a disaster of weeds and clay. Thanks to the internet and the many gardening books my research lead me to raised bed gardening and it's been a joy since. My family growing up always had a garden so when I married and moved to this home it was the natural thing to do. It's become a place of healing and better therapy then I ever imagined. It's constantly evolving and spreading and may soon include more of the front yard. Watch out neighbors!
The base of my trellis tuteur's is 4 feet square and that's 2 feet too much because then it eats up 16 square feet instead of 4..... I need a to make a pattern this time and I can use the old ones for some of the small cross peices...!
This is the beginning of the first year that the asparagus bed could be harvested. Hmmmmm. OK off to a slow start. 
I wanted to give Artichokes a try. I like them occasionally although I would bet in the food prep category they are not considered good for a 15 minute weeknight meal plan. I also love that the plant when full grown looks so extra terrestrial! 
Last year my husband, Pat, made this plant stand for me! He didn't finish it until after St. Patrick's Day buttttttttt hey it's awesome. This is the first year I had it early and started the season on time. So it'll be interesting to see what difference it makes. 
Hoping for a slug fest! OK if they don't show up that's ok too as long as I don't find anyone eating my precious Brocolli Romanesco and Rubine Brussel Sprout seedlings.
