Garden 2008 – A Look Back
Back in April I decided my white trash backyard would be the perfect place to start a garden. I thought it would be a way to save money on food, a way to exercise, and a way to encourage healthy eating.
I have never grown anything but a strep culture so it was stretch. But now I’m crushing on this garden like a 12 year old at a Jonas Brothers Concert.
In the beginning…. it was ugly.
But I knew I could change it. It took blood, sweat, a little help from expert relatives and now I have this…
Oh there were dark days… like this cucumber death vigil.
But the plant’s a fighter. It loves me back and wants to please me. I’ve named it Cucumber Erectus.
I fear I am obsessed. My eyes comb longingly through the delicate leaves to discover this budding succulent beauty…
If this garden breaks up with me I’m so boiling a bunny.
Note: This is where my garden was last year on June 28. Tomorrow I’ll reveal this year’s bounty. You might want to take a vacation day it will be such an event. 
Watch out, this illness is catching, and lasts a lifetime. Have you started talking to them yet? Congratulations on this first step toward the best of all addictions.
Watch yourself. That garden, he is one seductive bastard. He’ll be all productive and shower you with gifts one year and then the next year he’s all excuses like “not enough rain” or “it is too hot” or “the bugs ate your cucumbers”. Not that we’ve broken up. Yet. I am SURE he can change…..
OMG! Margaret Roach I’m embarrassed you’ve seen my pathetic attempts. You’re the Queen!!! Thank you for the well wishes.
And Deb – I fear this year my bounty will be stingy – as you have warned.
Rebecca
Congratulations! Looking good! You’re performing well in bed (garden bed) for the subject of your infatuation!!