![]() ![]() You need to decide if you are doing a raised bed, in ground or container. STEP 3: Find the plant or seed, plant it, and wait for the miracle to blossom. STEP 2: Figure out what zone you’re living in. STEP 1: Start with what you really enjoy eating. This is a great quality for someone who likes stay-cations but when I’m impulsive in my garden the results are sometimes strange and bizarre.įor those eager to get started and don’t mind whimsy you have 3 steps: I am more of a spontaneous planter than a planner. I can grow without chemicals or GMOs which can have unwanted side-effects. It tastes wonderful because it’s grown with sunshine and love.Ĥ. I amend my soil so the nutrition content is high (composting is the ultimate upcycle).ģ. No recalls because I wash my hands (Hepatitis A comes from not washing your hands after you go to the bathroom).Ģ. I love knowing the food I grow is safe because:ġ. Have a plan (organized and methodical)Įither method can reap a bountiful harvest and give you the satisfaction of food on the table. Surprise me plan/planter (Jump in and plant something)Ģ. So, planning…there are two easy ways to start planning and planting your Victory Garden. Victory Gardens are also known as “Liberty Gardens” and “War Gardens” ( See Germany Cemetery Backstory) It seems very ironic that the place that inspired me to start my Victory Garden was in the actual country that the US fought against that made the need for the Victory Gardens in WWI and WWII. We lived near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, and everywhere we went was sparkling clean with flowers spilling out of window boxes, herbs in containers on porches, even rose gardens in the children’s playground (seems dangerous but I never saw children bleeding from being shredded by thorns). It was the first time I realized that an entire community could be amazingly beautiful. Hands down and with no hesitation is Germany. I’m often asked where the prettiest place I’ve been to is. I have been fortunate to have stepped foot in all 50 states and to have lived in 3 countries. When you’re in the mood for a little Spring – Spring planting of course not Spring cleaning! Then, now is the time to plan and plant that Victory Garden. ![]()
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