Vegetable Gardening
So why bother growing your own vegetables at home?
Isn't it just a lot of work and a lot of hassle for not
much benefit? Dirt under the fingernails and stained
jeans or dresses? Sweat, exhaustion, and weeds galore? Ahhhhh,
the above could all be true, but nothing beats a fresh-
picked chilled watermelon on a hot summer day.
Remember your grandmothers delicious dill pickles,
seasoned with fresh garlic and dill? How about fresh
corn on the cob, lightly seasoned with salt and a dash
of butter? Crisp lettuce and greens tossed in a
flavorful vinaigrette? These are just a few of the things
you can enjoy from your own vegetable garden. I've
kept my own fifty by hundred foot garden plot for
the last three years and have faced my own fair share
of insect pests, drought, excess rain, pesky critters, and
yes, even dirt under the fingernails! Is it really
worth it??? Everyone who knows me knows my answer
is a resounding YES!!! Working in your vegetable
garden can become a relaxing, enjoyable experience.
See the below acronym:
Very nice!
Enjoyable by people of all ages!
Great exercise!
Exciting!
Tasty treats to eat that are also good for you!
Awesome!
Brings you closer to God!
Life change!
Enjoyable!
Great money saver!
Allows families to work together (builds relationships!)
Relaxing, believe it or not!
Dirty fingernails, yes! (for a tip, see here)
Encouraging!
Nice way to spend an evening!
Interesting!
Nifty and thrifty!
Great for your health!
Vegetable gardening is more then just an experience,
it is a new way of life, one that I hope you will enjoy.
When you go out to your garden, you can run your
hands through the rich soil that melds with the warm
air, speaking a language that speaks richly of summer.
Please read the vegetable bio's below to learn about
growing your favorite vegetables, along with tips and
hints, interesting trivia and helpful facts!
Veggie Bio's
Home Making Skills for Keepers at Home
For You Unmarried Folks- Like Me!
Terra's Helpful Household Hints
Amish Cooking, Baking & History