Prepare the ground for a vegetable garden

Update #1: Prepare the ground for a vegetable garden

2026-05-25T14:19:33+00:00

Gardening is healthy, fun and rewarding once you start enjoying the fruits and veggies

Challenges Overcome: Turn the soil,get rid of weeds, spread and mix some all natural / organic garden foods to enrich the soil.

Obstacles Faced: Weather and steady warm temperatures gradually. Keeping away wild animals that we are surrounded by and of course getting sunny and warm days much needed for a steady growth.

Next Steps: Started own seeds inside the green house.

Looking Back: I learned to overcome the hardship that comes with it in order to achieve success in the process .

Update #2: Starting my vegetables seeds inside our green house

2026-06-01T00:37:41+00:00 20% complete

The seeds came up very healthy except for couple of beans and sunflowers . May be it was too cold for them .

Next Steps: Wait for a warmer weather/ soil to plant my veggies outside in the garden . Ideally bend of May/ beginning of Kune

Update #3: Planted my veggies in the garden first week of June , as it is the rule of thumb.

2026-06-07T23:00:30+00:00 50% complete

The warmer days & nights made the soil temperature ready for planting. The garden looks good and healthy.

Challenges Overcome: The veggies started to grow rapidly in the warm soil based on the healthy green leaves.

Obstacles Faced: Keeping wild life away from the garden ; squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, birds and our chickens:)

Next Steps: Water the plants, feed them, get rid of dying/ yellow leaves and get rid of harmful insects and bugs.

Looking Back: Weeding would be my challenge . It’s a continuous and not so fun process.

Update #4: Watering, weeding,feeding and mostly enjoying the healthy greenish of the plants.

2026-06-11T13:11:17+00:00 65% complete

The garden looks great and the veggies are happy and healthy:) It’s definitely a fun and relaxing hobby.

Challenges Overcome: Daily caring of the garden makes a huge difference.

Obstacles Faced: The challenges become minor when you see good results.

Next Steps: Keep taking care of the plants to prevent diseases .

Looking Back: Perseverance is the key to success;)

Update #5: Taking daily care of my veggies in the garden to keep them as healthy as possible

2026-06-18T01:05:44+00:00 75% complete

The veggies are growing by the day and starting to produce fruits. It’s fun to watch.

Challenges Overcome: Again, feeding, weeding, watering and supporting plants with trellises.

Obstacles Faced: Just a gardener needs to be patient, knowledgeable and willing to improve ways going forward.

Next Steps: Just relax and enjoy the beautiful garden in my backyard.

Looking Back: I would make sure to learn more about best methods to treat and care for my veggies .

Update #6: Just realized the vegetable plants already producing fresh veggies. I picked up 2 tomatoes and noticed “Koussa” on the zucchini

2026-06-27T01:03:58+00:00 80% complete

What changed: our garden is growing so healthy now and starting to produce vegetables.

Update #7: Picking up « koussa » Lebanese summer squash and tender green beans ,prepared a delicious meal

2026-07-02T12:26:58+00:00 85% complete

The garden is at its best now, very healthy and loaded with fruits and vegetables.

Update #8: It’s the harvest season 😍picking up different varieties of vegetables and fruits from the garden

2026-07-06T14:14:20+00:00 90% complete

The warm weather is a big positive factor in ripening the vegetables of all kinds.

Challenges Overcome: Keeping up with watering, weeding and feeding the plants 🌱

Obstacles Faced: Finding a way to keep the insects away from the plants to keep them safe.

Next Steps: Trying to start new seeds to secure another harvest for the second part of the season.

Looking Back: Just keep up with learning and improving every single year.

Update #9: Continue to harvest the many different varieties of veggies and fruits; great feeling !

2026-07-11T00:00:25+00:00 95% complete

Just dealing and trying to get rid of some insects that are causing harm to the plants.

Update #10: Picking & enjoying freshly cut veggies : tomatoes, eggplant, koussa, peas, crispy lettuce, peas and parsley….

2026-07-13T15:24:36+00:00 100% complete

The only change is the garden is in full bloom now ; very satisfying , pleasant and rewarding.

Challenges Overcome: Working outdoors, enjoying fresh air and picking up fresh home grown vegetables.

Obstacles Faced: Making sure the soil is healthy , weeds is in control and keeping insects away.

Next Steps: It was a good learning experience.

Looking Back: Perseverance and patience.