How Does Your Garden Grow?

I recently started my garden plot and I've already been harvesting!

It seems really quick, but I suppose it's been over a month since I planted everything. I have a 4x8 plot in the community garden at the Tech Park where I work and this is my second year of playing in it. I use the word "playing" because I don't really know what I'm doing, but it's a lot of fun. I go out there on my lunch breaks and it's a great way to spend some time outside in the fresh air.

This year I have planted radishes, green onions, garlic and green beans. The radishes have come up first and I've harvested 3 times in one week, so that's very exciting! I am somewhat disappointed with the beans because last year they grew so well, but this year they really seem to be struggling. Oh well, I guess that's how it goes sometimes.

I think I'll be able to harvest some green onions this week, so I'm looking forward to that. We purposely didn't buy any at the grocery store because I have them growing in my garden :)

I added some fertilizer to the soil before I planted anything and I think that helped to some extent, but I'm pretty sure I should have also added some compost and/or more soil. Maybe it's not too late to add those things. I appreciate input from other gardeners out there, so feel free to offer advice :)

The only problem with this whole gardening thing is that it really makes me want to have my own yard and plant more stuff. Maybe I'll see if there is another plot available in the community garden, and if so, I'll start a second one.  I have tried to grow things on my balcony, but since it's south-facing it gets really hot out there during the summer. I am tempted to try again though. I really like being able to eat stuff that I've grown myself...it's so rewarding! Plus, fresh veggies straight from the garden taste so much better :)