Joel has been planning, measuring, digging, removing sod, placing borders and new soil and adding starts and seeds to his new, expanded garden for many months. The total square footage of the new addition is close to 200 sq. ft.

Home improvement projects always seem to take on a mind of their own with multiple, unplanned trips to the local big box and garden supply stores. Hopefully we can breathe a collective sigh of relief as it seems the pests are under control (with netting) and the low temperatures have passed. The first tomato has popped out and we have enjoyed arugula, kale, spinach, chard, beets and several of the herbs.