Making Grandmother Proud

I have always tried to have some type of garden. This year, however, I really tried to put it in high gear. I have planted a lot more vegetables and really tried to eat everything that came out of my garden. My tomatoes have done well this year; I have gotten a lot off a lot of fruit off my tomato plants. Bell peppers are starting to produce, so I will be making some nice salads soon. And yes, I even have some corn. I ate my first ear of my home grown corn last night and it was good. I have around six more ears I will get to eat soon. A friend of mine told me how to get the corn to grow. I was told to go masturbate the corn. It did it and I have corn! If you really are interested in the process of masturbating corn get with me and I will explain.

I did not have good luck with carrots and squash. I am going to try the carrots again. My Grandmother told me I could grow these all summer long. So I am going to try one more time and see what results I get.

This weekend, I planted more tomatoes, cucumbers, and okra. I talked with my grandmother and she said I would be ok planting these vegetables this late in the year. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

My plum tree has exploded with fruit. I have been eating lots of plums and last night I made plum jelly. This is the first time I have made jelly so I was a little unsure of the results. I ate some of my plum jelly this morning and it was really good. I did a great job. I called my Grandmother to tell her the news and she was all excited for me. She said she was proud of me. Thanks Grandmother!

My Grandmother and I talked for around fifteen minutes planning out my fall garden. I went and bought a book on South Carolina Vegetable gardens as well. I am really excited and plan on continuing my garden.

Keller