Since we bought a little piece of land I’ve felt this pull, from inside, to plant a little garden and grow some food.

My husband’s grandfather recently died and my parents generously gave us money for a natural memorial. We’ve decided on a Gilbert R. Thornton Memorial Garden, we’ll make a stone.

Groceries are out of control and this is an attempt to keep us in produce without breaking the budget. So far I’ve planted 12 strawberry plants and 4 cherry tomatoes. My kids are begging for cantaloupes, watermelons, grapes and raspberries. I want to plant our favorite vegetables; asparagus and …read more