I'm Jamie, married to Matt who is a chef, and mom of 4, 9 year old girl, and three boys, 4, 2 and 1. I am a homeschooler and a girl scout leader and much of a "granola" head as my mother tells me. I'm a homebirth and breastfeeding advocate.
I got my "roots" in gardening as a child when my german grandparents would have me spend summers with them in Maryland. My Opa had a huge vegetable garden, and they'd always give me a small plot. My Oma still grows her own herbs, though she's up there in years and can't garden much anymore. (In fact, I do her flowers every year).
As a teen, for a mothers day present every year, I'd plant a flower garden in our front yard for my mother.
I've always loved getting in the dirt. It's one of the most calmest activities that I can think of.
Three years ago I decided to try my hand at vegetable gardening. We lived in Western NY at the time, and I had three small raised beds. For a first year I don't think I did too bad, and it was most definately a learning year for me. Except for the corn.
Then we moved to Virginia. The first year back I did a large garden area. It went quite well, with exception to my corn... Again, learning every year.
Last year I got a late start due to having a baby in mid-April. But still, not a bad year (wich exception of corn yet again,
)Anyhow, this year I'm really excited. I've made some changes to our soil (clay). I also am not pregnant nor do I have an infant to hamper my endeavor!
So I just wanted to stop by, say hello and glad that I found the forum.
