Jenn McKinlay: When the Hooligans were little, we always had a garden patch. It wasn’t very big but I felt it was important for them to grow things like watermelon or tomatoes. When they hit the teen years there was no time and less interest (on their part), but now that I’m a free bird I’m back to the garden!
Life has been stressful in 2025 (understatement), so I thought adding the life and death drama of raising veggies would be an awesome idea—just kidding, mostly. But seriously, instead drowning in anxiety, I am outside I do think Martha (see below) is onto something.
It all started with one raised bed last fall and now we’re onto two raised beds and several wooden barrels that I can move out of the sun as needed.
What am I growing? So glad you asked!
Cherry tomatoes (this crazy plant survived the entirety of last summer and has produced hundreds of cherry tomatoes this year).
Grapes! Really didn’t think this guy would take off but he’s thriving! And I have loads of baby grapes!
Potatoes: My Thanksgiving taters sprouted eyes, so I chopped them up and stuck them in the ground! Very exciting!
Zucchini: A bit of a pervy looking plant but I try not to judge.
I also have shishito peppers, cucumbers, cantaloupe, pole beans, and eggplant. For herbs, surviving from last year (I planted the seeds), we have parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary, mint, and lavender.
So, where are my gardeners? What are you planting? Any tips and advice welcome!
Yes, we have a garden! Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, grapes; the herb garden has rosemary, basil, thyme, and chives. We planted seeds for watermelon and cantaloupe; waiting to see how that works out . . . .
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