It’s that time again—when I sit down, full of optimism, to plan the garden… and somehow end up with dirt under my nails and a to-do list that’s way too ambitious.
But this year, I’m doing something a little different.
After last year’s absolutely wild bounty (seriously, I’m still emotionally recovering from the tomato overload 🍅), I’ve decided to let one of the gardens take a well-earned nap. That’s right—one whole plot is officially “off duty” until next year. Rest, recharge, come back stronger. Honestly, same.
The other garden though? Oh, it’s game on.
This year’s lineup is looking pretty solid:
• Heirloom tomatoes (because once you go heirloom, you never go back)
• Green and red bell peppers
• Kale… and not just for me
• Garlic
• Squash
• Melons
Now, about that kale…
It’s less of a “garden crop” and more of a Meg management strategy. My rescue mini pinscher, Meg, is obsessed. And I don’t mean “oh she likes it”—I mean full-on kale bandit status.
Last year, I caught her casually strolling out of the garden with an entire kale plant in her mouth like she’d just done the weekly grocery shop. No shame. No regrets. Just leafy greens flopping out both sides. 🐕🥬
So this year’s real challenge isn’t growing kale…
It’s protecting it.
Fencing? Maybe. Supervision? Probably. Negotiating a kale-sharing agreement with Meg? Still under discussion.
On the fertilizer front, we’re keeping it nice and natural. The rabbits are officially contributing to the operation this year—those little guys are producing garden gold in pellet form, and the plants are going to love it.
All in all, it’s shaping up to be a fun season:
A little less pressure, a lot of good food, and (hopefully) at least a few kale plants that actually make it to harvest.
Stay tuned… because if Meg has anything to say about it, this could turn into a full-blown garden heist series. 😆