My Own Victory Garden

Welcome to my Foray Into Growing My Own Vegetables.

Why a vegetable garden? I can't honestly answer that question. My grandparents had one, my parents had one, my neighbors have one. My wife has a beautiful flower garden. I never really had an interest in either, but then something clicked in my brain after 42 summers on this planet. I want to grow vegetables!

This blog will be my journal chronicling the ups and downs of my home garden. From plotting the land spot, fencing off , soil treatment, planting, weeding etc.. and then the Pièce de résistance , VEGGIES! So hopefully I will have more ups than downs mind you.

A little history for ya:

• Victory Gardens have been around since World War 1, actually as early as the 16^th Century. These gardens were to help the war effort and try to eliminate food shortages. Hence “Victory”.
• I believe they became more prevalent in World War 2 and the Victory Gardens were popping up everywhere. My grandparents had a Victory Garden during that period. I am a huge WWII buff so maybe that is where I am getting the inspiration. Yes, I am sure of it...:-)

Anyway, I do hope you follow my adventure. I would love to receive tips if at all possible so my Victory Garden will be successful!

The attached picture is the spot where I will be building.

Cheers,

Mike