As of last week we have our garden “in the ground”. A few years ago we planted a small garden in an effort to teach our kids about how things are planted, grow, and harvested. However at the time we didn’t have the appropriate tools. We borrowed someone’s tiller to break up the ground, but after several weeks, weeds overtook the garden and we had no recourse because I didn’t have a tiller.
However last spring, I went to HomeDeopt and found a refurbished MTD rear-tine tiller. (Hint: If you time it right you can get some great deals. I purchased it at half price.) Although they are more expensive that the front-tine, they are much easier to maneuver because of the powered wheels that move it along. So last week we broke ground, created some rows, and planted a variety of veggies & flowers. Stay tuned for updated pictures of the garden through the summer.
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