The Fickle Hobbyist

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I really like the idea of self sustainability.  I would love to be able to walk out my back door, pick some fresh veggies, and make a meal of it.  However, despite my countless attempts at keeping vegetation alive…I cannot do it!  At the beginning of spring I planted various plants and really REALLY tried my best to keep them alive.  I watered them lovingly, plucked weeds from the soil, and pruned some of them according to the instructions I found online.  Despite my best intentions, they all but died.

I had planted squash, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapenos, and a couple herbs.  The only thing that is still alive is the basil.  The rest of what is still technically alive isn’t producing anything worth harvesting.  What did I do wrong?!

I mean, not to toot my own horn, but I am usually pretty good at most things I put my hand to; knitting,  sewing, photography, you name it.  But when it comes to plants?  Yeah, not so much.  I’ve been contemplating taking classes at the co-op on organic gardening because I NEED help.

Can you share with me some gardening tips?  More specifically beginner gardener tips.  I think another thing that is not working so great for me is I grew up in WA and our growing seasons are all different from down here in TX.  Anyone have any pointers??

-Autumn