My Dad was the best gardener. I would dare say he was a Master Gardener. Everything he tried to grow would multiply beyond even Miracle Gro's expectations. I think he should have been on their advertisement. I used to help him, but never could quite pick up interest in it. So the "help" I would give was to pick the crops and eat them. Or I would make something with them in the kitchen for everyone to enjoy. I personally think his best work was growing tomatoes. He had several different varieties. He even knew the acidity level in each variety. He was awesome at this hobby.
I have tried for many years to grow a garden like his, but have not even come close. Although I have grown some plants that have produced well, it still could not compare. I've had plants that were taken over by bugs, killed with too much poison or Miracle Gro and my plants last year were eaten by a neighbor's goat! This year, I decided to change my method. I am growing only one tomato plant and one cucumber plant in two 5-gallon buckets. I even bought cheap topsoil from Lowe's. Setting my expectations high, but without the cost. One of Annabelle's "chores" is keeping them hydrated so that is her job besides helping me plant them. They are taller than me, but have not produced yet. Annabelle and I found a cucumber yesterday and we are so excited to watch it grow.
I don't know if your thumb turns greener as you get older or Annabelle has some mad watering skills, but I know my Dad is proud of us for not giving up. And again, making some good memories. I think I've found the perfect location for the ones we'll plant in the fall. Finally, moi le pouce vert is starting to show!
I have tried for many years to grow a garden like his, but have not even come close. Although I have grown some plants that have produced well, it still could not compare. I've had plants that were taken over by bugs, killed with too much poison or Miracle Gro and my plants last year were eaten by a neighbor's goat! This year, I decided to change my method. I am growing only one tomato plant and one cucumber plant in two 5-gallon buckets. I even bought cheap topsoil from Lowe's. Setting my expectations high, but without the cost. One of Annabelle's "chores" is keeping them hydrated so that is her job besides helping me plant them. They are taller than me, but have not produced yet. Annabelle and I found a cucumber yesterday and we are so excited to watch it grow.
I don't know if your thumb turns greener as you get older or Annabelle has some mad watering skills, but I know my Dad is proud of us for not giving up. And again, making some good memories. I think I've found the perfect location for the ones we'll plant in the fall. Finally, moi le pouce vert is starting to show!
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