I almost gave up gardening last year, mostly because of all the work. The stooping and bending was the worst of it. This year things will be up higher and easier to reach. A father-and-son team here in town are working on some trellises for me. Those will be for the climbing plants. When the weather is warmer, father and son will be over here building some extra-high raised beds.
A neighbor and I have gone in together on the cost of seeds. We have different ways of planting and growing, so we'll have to see which methods work best. (She goes for grow lights, while I prefer the sun, for one thing.)
So far, the menu-to-be consists of sweet peppers (mostly for the bright colors), tomatoes, carrots, three types of lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, green beans and climbing spinach.
If you don't have garden space, your town might have a site designated for a seniors' vegetable garden. Or if you live in a retirement center, ask about setting aside a communal area for residents to grow vegetables or flowers.
Here are some places to get a head start on planning your garden:
Burpee (www.burpee.com) Phone Orders: 1-800-888-1447
Park Seed Company (www.parkseed.com) 1-800-213-0076
Johnny's Seeds (www.johnnyseeds.com) 1-877-564-6697
To get started, all you need is pencil, paper, catalog -- and your imagination. For tips on how to grow your own vegetables, see The Vegetable Gardening Guru at www.vegetablegardeningguru.com
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
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