My name is Tess Bedell. I am a first-year undergraduate student at the University of Florida. I am currently enrolled in the class HOS1014 - Vegetable Gardening. Over the course of the 2012 Fall Semester, I will be taking care of four vegetable beds, each with fifteen plots of land. My garden will begin from scratch, with my care and creativity as nutrients to help it flourish! This blog will serve as the documentation of my gardening adventure.

Friday, December 7, 2012

The Final Installment


 The end of the semester has finally been reached! But the feeling is bittersweet... I lose my garden! :(


This class has taught me several important things about vegetables that I will be able to use in the future. To start, I learned how to actually grow vegetables myself so I can make my own garden at home and actually have plants that thrive. I learned the process of transplanting to avoid unwanted conditions or pests. I also learned about different garden pests and how to treat the problems they may cause. I learned about the different ways to feed and water my vegetables and how to keep them healthy. I learned about how to make foods organic and the benefits that they have.





My final day in the garden I was visited by
several friends! There were ladybugs, wasps,
caterpillars, and butterflies galore!! I suppose
 they were all coming out to bid all the
gardeners farewell on the last day of class.





My lima beans were finally ready to
harvest. YAY! They were so delish that
we were eating them right on the spot!
I love my garden so much and I'm so happy I took this class! Thanks to Libby, Jian, and Matt for all the help! And as always,
HAPPY GARDENING!