urban farming

Summer is here! My roommate and I started a garden in the backyard. It's runs about 10 feet by 2 feet, along the north fence. We're growing three types of lettuce, sugarsnap peas, tomatoes, mint, basil, rosemary and parsely. I did plant some sunflowers and beans, but it seems some tiny creatures are taking advantage and leaving us with nothing but stems. I suppose that's the price you pay for not using pesticides.

This is the first time I've ever tried my thumb at gardening. There's something theraputic about getting some dirt under your nails. What could be more rewarding than eating from the harvest you planted yourself? No middle men; we planted, watered, watched it grow and now, we eat.

I've been enjoying walking out the backyard, ripping off a few leaves of lettuce, basil and parsley and creating some great salads. Take as I need, no waste. I'm looking forward to tomatoes in a few weeks.