Gardening

Wow! Was I shocked at the increase  of  food prices at the grocery store this  last week.   The price increase might be weather related but it is more likely related to our current economic troubles here in the USA; and really all over the world.  I think it might be wise to get out our plow, shovel and rakes and start getting our soil ready for the garden.  Not a bad idea even if food

prices were not going up.  There is nothing like home grown fruits and vegetables from your own garden.  There is nothing like a tomato freshly picked from your own garden.  Some have never really tasted what a REAL tomato tastes like.

Gardening is more than just growing your own food.  Gardening also provides time in the great outdoors breathing the fresh air, taking in the sunshine and of course the exercise of shoveling, raking and plowing will invigorate you and bring health to your body. 

Now is the time to check into ordering your own seeds.  I have purchased from Heirloom Seed:  http://www.heirloomseeds.com/  This is a great site because you can harvest the seeds from your plants and grow them again year after year.  Many seeds you purchase at the local garden center, unless they say say they are Heirloom seeds, usually are hybrid seeds.  You cannot save these seeds and grow them again.  Keep that in mind when planning your garden.

Happy gardening!

Marcus, Our Youngest Gardener