Garden

Our lawn is a mess, I admit it.  Aaron and I don't really know much about caring for the lawn. Our usual plan is to mow when it either looks really long or our neighbors mow and make our lawn look terrible by comparison (but really it needs no comparison). Throughout the years Aaron has tried planing new seeds and mulching a little, but still our lawn is pretty bare. In the areas that it is not bare, it is mostly weeds. Besides our lack of knowledge, I think the main reason we have the problem is that the lawn is hard and bumpy. Don't worry, we're calling in the professionals.

Even with our lack of knowledge, we have been inspired. On Earth Day we all went to church and it was all about sustainability and environmentalism. They even put on the play "The Lorax" for the kids (Henry loved it). After the play, they gave all the kids a flower and a package of flower seeds. It was very sweet and Henry had a great time. Two days ago Henry and I planted his flower and seeds, but that wasn't enough. Since the sermon, I started thinking about having a vegetable garden again. The last time we did this was during our first year with the house. I was still a resident and worked way too much.  Aaron was staying at home with Henry part time ( I think).  What I remember most is our enthusiastic start. We grew some lettuce, then the rabbits ate that, then the weeds came. Our enthusiasm dwindled until the garden was just a dirt pile.  Oh, how sad.  Here are some old pictures.

Henry Helping with the digging

I know you can't see the garden, but isn't he adorable?

The only one in the family interested in pulling weeds

Now onto the new.  Yesterday we had a great busy day digging up the garden and preparing the soil. We even managed to plant the seeds. We planted: watermelon, carrots, edamame, spinach, lettuce, basil, chives, cilantro and dill. This time around we will try to keep on the weeds and we have placed a anti-rabbit powder around the garden (I believe it is made out to rabbits blood which should scare any rabbit, right?). Also, we have Henry to keep us motivated.

This is the flower garden. Who doesn't garden in a dress?

Henry really helping with the garden.

We'll keep you posted.