I started gardening with a squarefoot garden bed three years ago. Last year, it spontaniously grew out to be 10 times that size. I didn’t plan for it, it just happened. The main thing I learned from this is that no matter how many books you read or searches you do, it mostly comes down to trial and error.
Like in all other things in life, you learn the most by making mistakes.
Not everything always works out like planned (fortunately), but sometimes those mistakes open the door to new ideas or insights.
All I know for sure is that watching a seed grow out to a plant, and after a while being able to eat what you grow is such a great feeling of accomplishment - even if you manage to grow only 1 tomato from 10 plants, it’s the most delicious one in the universe....
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Wow! How awesome to see something grow beyond our expectations! When we have had successful plants, the kids have gobbled them up right there on the spot, even though if they'd been on their dinner plate they would have eaten them, but not with the gusto as when they're picking and chomping!
Last year we had a few pea plants sprout up here and there and none of them ever made it to the pot!
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!