Raised beds with nutrient-deficient/eroded soil and wildly overgrown, dead tomato plants.
No mulch or additional protection from the winter elements, plus invasive weeds growing in and around the garden area.
(Don't even get me started on how bad the grass was!)
How My First Garden Ended - Summer 2025
Saying goodbye to my first garden at our old rental house this summer was bittersweet—it’s where my love for tending plants and creating beautiful garden spaces truly took root.
But I’ve always dreamed of having a place of my own, where every detail of the garden setup is in my hands.
Exciting news,my husband and I have purchased our first home!
I am now working on creating new in-ground and raised bed garden spaces around the property over the next year.
Phase One: Create a new in-ground garden in our front yard. I've already planted a variety of chrysanthemum, helenium, and spring bulbs.
See photos below & check back soon for more updates!