Birthday Garden

Biggest Brother's birthday request was a new garden to grow his new plants in. So he and I headed out back while everyone else was napping and got to work. I have to say, I underestimated exactly how much work it is to break ground on such a project. And mid-day on an 88 degree day with about 8000 percent humidity may not have been the best time to do it. Nevertheless, I was determined to deliver!

There's something a little unnerving about a 9 year old wielding a pick ax!

We took turns every time one of us got tired.

He actually did a great job.

I didn't know until after the fact that wetting down the ground might have made this a whole lot easier. Oh well.

We got through it...

and ended up with quite a nice little stretch of growing goodness.

Brother planted his Hasta plant in the corner and six strawberry plants.

And added the finishing touch of a little white fence lining the perimeter.

He was quite excited about the finished product, and I have to say, I thought it looked pretty darn good myself.

Now to water and wait for a harvest...we hope!