Plant it: A Garden!!! Part 1

I fear an inevitable apocalypse. I don't know if it's coming from zombies or flu or nuclear war. But if it gets here, I want to be able to feed myself. About half of these apocalypse scenarios still lend themselves to successful gardening. I figured I'd get started.

Step 1: Make room in the backyard.

The best way to accomplish this was to rip up a bunch of rose plants. Here they are!

This particular bush was a low producer. Note the lack of roses on those thorny branches.






Unlike these babies - who are my favorites

But I digress...





Step 2: Lay out the box.

Some people build. I buy. This plastic 3'x3' garden box is available online. Fill it with good potting soil and give it a day to settle.




Step 3: Optional and Not Recommended. Cut yourself on a pair of sheers. Luckily the hubby took this step for me.







Step 4: Lay in drip water lines. Use rings around trees or for circular formations.








Step 5: Pick a variety of seeds, seedlings and bulbs to plant.


One step closer to living off the grid.

To Be Continued...