Backyard Gardening and Cooking

I just turned 40 last week and I want to start blogging about two of my new found hobbies: gardening and cooking.

I just moved to a house with a big backyard in Northern California(East Bay) and I am going to start growing my own vegetables and fruits.

I plan to start with green onions(what I use everyday in cooking) and jalapeño peppers.
I want to experiment with different pots, soils and watering techniques.

I also want to work on decorating my backyard with lights and outdoor furnitures.