I want this blog to serve as tool for others as they try to grow their own vegetables and fruits. I definitely wouldn't say I'm an expert in any sense, but through trial and error I have found some tips that were interesting and I think others would enjoy as well. The following is a tip for growing lettuce in your backyard or at a community garden.

When growing lettuce make sure you plow but don't remove the ground after the harvest. Some species winter over and come back even better the next year. That doesn't mean you shouldn't plant more, but now you don't have to waste or spend so much money on seeds. If your live in an area with harsh winters, where the ground is constantly freezing for example, your beds would benefit from covering them in plastic sheets or moving them into a green house.

Stay tuned for other tips and facts that I've found during my gardening adventure. Plus a look into the creation of a community garden education center here in Bend. Hope you all enjoy!