Somehow, someway, I got involved in co-hosting an internet radio organic gardening show, eHow’s Edible Gardens, a couple months ago at work. It happened quite simply. The regular host was out sick, and so when they asked around the editorial team, I was the only one who not only said yes, but enthusiastically said yes. I have always been interested in gardening. To me, it’s just another form of creation and creativity. I remember my grandmother’s backyard so vividly. It was full of strawberry plants, a lemon tree, orange tree, herbs, tomatoes and rich colored roses. That garden was her pride and joy. I have tried to somehow replicate her success over the years, but for one reason or another, I’ve failed. The thing is, just like a pet or a baby, you have to devote considerable time and energy to foster growth and that’s something I never had. I was too busy running around in high school pursuing my dream of that out of reach, illustrious journalism career.

But now that I am co-hosting this show, it gives me such a great opportunity to talk about and learn about something I love. Gardening expert Willi Galloway is who I co-host, and believe you me, Willi knows more about gardening than anyone you’ll meet. She loves it, so it kinda comes naturally I believe. In addition to being Queen of the garden, Willi also is West Coast Editor of Organic Gardening magazine and she also has this really awesome site called DigginFood, where she gives advice about gardening, posts personal gardening stories and also shares recipes! It’s a great read and I suggest you check it out.

I’ve enjoyed doing the show a lot so far. I’ve learned so much about strawberries, container gardening, growing your own hops, different varieties of tomatoes as well as unusual herbs. I got so inspired this last week especially, that I planted some seeds today. I don’t know if I’m doing things right to be honest, but it’s more or less a first try, so we’ll see how it goes. It’s definitely a learning process.

Here are some photos from my garden…

This is perhaps my favorite thing in the back yard. A pomegranate tree. The fruit up above is the first one it’s given this year.

This is a photo of last year’s fruit. There is nothing better than home grown fruits and vegetables. It was delicious. Pomegranate is very significant to me because of my background. It’s the central fruit in Armenian culture and usually represents fertility and abundance.

A blossom from the lemon tree (also below). This was initially a small tree, taken from my grandmother’s backyard after she passed away last year. With some extra care, it has managed to not only bloom, but bear fruit!

The pots above have tomato and spinach planted in them. I hope they give some seedlings. I hope I remember to water them.

This is also a remnant from my grandmother’s yard. I believe it’s an orange tree, and is relatively small. It has not given any fruit as of yet.

This garden is Henry-approved!