I was a childhood anomaly. I actually loved vegetables growing up. I still do. While my sister had to force her veggies down with a glass of water (as though she was taking pills), I relished my veggies, chewing them slowly, and actually enjoying them. Little girls wanted flower gardens. I begged my parents to buy me those packets of veggie seeds but we didn’t have any space to plant them in the backyard. They did allow me a papaya plant and a pepper plant for a time, but that’s about it.

I still have that dream of having a full-blown vegetable garden. Probably not Martha Stewart levels (have you seen hers, by the way? Jaw dropping) but of considerable size perhaps that I’d never have to buy the usual vegetables I use. I also know now that a vegetable garden requires a lot of planning. A lot. Some vegetables require a ton of sunlight, some grow best in the shade; some thrive in spring, others in the fall. But a girl can dream, and so I shall. The planning can come when I actually have a plot of land to plant on.

I believe it’s going to be really satisfying to eat something that comes from your very own garden. The papayas and peppers from my childhood vegetable “garden” were the best ever and I want to get that feeling again. I’ve been looking at this how-to on vegetable garden layout and which to plant. I think it looks good and easy enough for me to do. My dream vegetable garden will definitely have cabbages that luscious. I also want lettuce and other greens, because I’m big on greens. Tomato plants are always a good idea. Must also not forget carrots and asparagus, and also broccoli. And oh, HERBS! A herb garden somewhere there would be awesome. Imagine the possibilities!

Do you have a vegetable garden? How did you start with it and what are your proudest harvests? I want to know.

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