Growing up my dad did not take me hunting, teach me about cars, or let me explore in the garden.
Those were not my childhood interests. As I have grown older, I have found myself wanting to learn more about these important and satisfying parts of life. I think part of this desire has grown because of my time living overseas.
So I need your help. I know that there are a lot of great gardeners and homesteaders on Steemit. I would love to hear from anyone that has an opinion.
Current Situation
Here are some relevant facts.
- I am a newbie. I am not stupid, but I lack experience so please keep things simple.
- I want a small win. I don't need a large garden or anything fancy. I am looking for a project where I can see results so that I can build confidence as I plan for the future.
- My family and I will be moving in the next few months. Portable is not absolutely required, but it is preferred.
Why start gardening now?
My main reason to start a garden is that I want to connect with food - understand it, not just eat it. I have always struggled with overeating. Like many things in the United States, there is a disconnect between where food comes from and how it arrives on our table. And I am interested in teaching my family the benefits of "real food." I am tired of over processed, sugar-filled, life-taking junk that I have so often placed on my table.
I want to the satisfaction of reaping a harvest. Gardening is hard work, and I want to be satisfied with that work. I also hope that gardening will be therapeutic. I have seen my Dad put a lot of time and effort into his garden. His labor seems to melt away a lot of daily stress.
My First Experiment
This is not a picture of soup. I am regrowing green onions.
- I cut off the green stalks.
- I placed the white roots in some water. This is 2-3 days of regrowth.
- Based on the information I have received, I will see 6-8 inches of growth in the next few weeks.
My Questions
Feel free to answer any or all of the following questions?
- Would you recommend growing fruits, vegetables, or herbs first?
- Is there something that I can grow indoors?
- Is there something that I can grow in pots?
- What advice would you give a wanna-a-be gardener?
As always thanks for stopping by. I look forward to reading your comments.
@SumatraNate
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