Thank you to Amy Lawrence for sending in this photo of her garden!  Here's what Amy has to say on how she created this garden:

"I built it based on the design used for the community garden at National Instruments and was inspired to build my own after helping build the one where I work. It was doable by myself (9ft by 12ft) and is pretty easy to protect from freeze. Last year I had a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and serranos. I made a fantastic summer salsa with them that my family loved!"

In response to why she gardens, Amy writes, "Tending to the plants is relaxing and peaceful - a welcome balance to an otherwise hectic schedule. I love sharing the produce with my neighbors or plucking a fresh pepper to snack on when my nephews visit! "

Amy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your reasons for gardening with us.  We hope your words will inspire more people to try to grow some of their own vegetables, too!

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Do you have a garden?  If so, send us a picture!  We'd love to include it in the newsletter.  Please send your photos and contact info to carrie@jbgorganic.com.