2012 Garden Plan

I was raised in Wyoming by parents who cared deeply about every bite I put in my mouth.  My mom cooked three meals a day and worked tirelessly every summer in her garden to put fresh fruit and vegetables on our plate all year round.  My dad purchased free range cattle and pig so we'd always know the source of our meat. Of course, as a child, I had no idea how good I had it. 

It wasn't until I had my own children, particularly a child with severe food allergies (allergies so severe I became an obsessive label reader), that I realized how unhealthy the average American diet really is.  The typical American diet is riddled with chemicals, pesticides, and preservatives and, like my own parents, I began to care deeply about every bite I put into my children's mouths.  

Unfortunately, I don't have as much space living in a city to grow a garden like my mom's, but I'm determined to learn and make the most of what I have. I will grow as possible from my garden and supplement with purchases at the Farmer's Market.

Here is my 2012 Garden plan.

Stay tuned for a tutorial on DIY garden boxes.......