Learning as we grow

Learning as we grow We're a Chicago couple growing fresh vegetables in our small backyard garden. If we can do it, you can too! You don't need a lot of space to grow something good!

Decided to try cooking my broccoli leaves since they look just like collard greens. Guess what? They taste even BETTER t...
09/05/2026

Decided to try cooking my broccoli leaves since they look just like collard greens. Guess what? They taste even BETTER than collards!

Going to try out these broccoli leaves from my garden. I've heard folks say they taste better than collard greens. Have ...
09/04/2026

Going to try out these broccoli leaves from my garden. I've heard folks say they taste better than collard greens. Have you ever tried them? What did you think?

09/02/2026

Whew! This Summer has been a doozie!!

We almost pulled our corn. We started it late and then it proceeded to rain and storm for most of the season. Today we w...
08/18/2026

We almost pulled our corn. We started it late and then it proceeded to rain and storm for most of the season. Today we were rewarded for not giving up. It's not a lot, but its ours! 😁

Sorry, I havent been posting lately. Cancer treatments had me horrendously fatigued. But, I'm pushing through. The garde...
08/07/2026

Sorry, I havent been posting lately. Cancer treatments had me horrendously fatigued. But, I'm pushing through. The garden is hanging in there also, but yields this season have been abysmal. We've had tons of rain and crazy hot temps. Hoping the Fall garden will be better.

07/17/2026

The garlic has finished curing!!

Here's this week's garden pics! Harvests have been small. But we are thankful for whatever we get.
07/17/2026

Here's this week's garden pics! Harvests have been small. But we are thankful for whatever we get.

Managed to get a handful of beans today and we havested some potatoes!!
07/09/2026

Managed to get a handful of beans today and we havested some potatoes!!

Pics from the garden today. Harvested the rest of my garlic, found a surprise broccoli crown, my tomatoes are hitting th...
07/07/2026

Pics from the garden today. Harvested the rest of my garlic, found a surprise broccoli crown, my tomatoes are hitting the roof of my greenhouse, and I had to show you my beautiful flowers.

07/04/2026

This year's garlic is huge!

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