My First Veggie Garden

After a week of damp, soggy skies, the sun was bright and warm, and Spring was in the air.  I spent the day Saturday with my mom celebrating our birthdays (I was born on her 26th!). We shopped, we lunched and we gardened.  The latter being my favorite.  I'm a Taurus.  Stubborn as a bull for sure, but also an Earth sign.

Although this wasn't my first time gardening, this was my first time planting a veggie garden.  I can't say I have a green thumb...I've killed more than a handful of house plants, and apartment patio plants. 

Jokes aside, I have faith that gardening is in my blood. I'm an Earth sign after all, and these plants went straight into the Earth.  We decided to forgo seeds, and start with seedlings, as we're eager to enjoy our fresh veggies as soon as possible!

First we prepared the soil by raking the Earth. We amended the soil from last season with rich, organic soil, and then dug in and planted our crops one by one. Spices included spearmint, basil, chives and rosemary. An array of veggies that will soon peak through the Earth in all of their colorful, vitamin-rich glory included red peppers, beets, brussel sprouts, red-leaf lettuce, tomatoes.


I have to say, I'm most excited for the brussel sprouts! I'm sure many of you scrunched your nose when I said that, but one of my favorite side dishes is roasted brussel sprouts...cleaned, sliced in half, drenched in olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic, and roasted in the oven at 350 degrees on a cookie sheet.  They come out crunchy, golden and delicious!

Do you have a veggie garden? What are your favorite vegetables to grow? Do you have any tips for this novice?