There is a wonderful community garden in Memphis, TN. Every year, people are allowed to partake in the marvelous tradition of summer gardening. Having my own garden has always been a dream of mine, but apartment life doesn't allow such a fantasy. I signed up for a 25' x 100' plot and waited.
On April 2nd, I was ecstatic when I received the call with my plot number...MY plot number to MY garden!! The minute I found out the news, I began planning the wondrous opportunities of my garden. As an Environmental Nutrition student, it was quite a bonus to find out this garden would also be my intern project for my grad class! I could implement everything I have been learning in my classes, and embark on a journey of sustainable nutrition.
As I waited for the plot to be tilled and the magic day of April 15th (the date after Tennessee's last frost), I began planting some of my seeds indoors. I had already purchased a Survival Garden pack of non-gmo seeds from Amazon for a reasonable price. (No genetically modified seeds in my garden!) On April 6th, the seeds were planted in a starter kit. After only a week, my tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini were taking off! These guys were ready for "Thyme for Tomatoes." Yes, I had already picked out a name for my garden.
....And then it happened...I received a call that my plot was ready!!!
My next blog will be about the day my plot was ready, and the next steps that were taken. I will test the soil, and plant seeds and sprouts according to my layout. Thankfully I have an amazing partner, Naomi, who will assist me in times of need (or possible nervous breakdowns lol).
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| Naomi and I have our work cut out for us! |
