First, I've expanded the garden. It's nearly twice the size now and I plan on it being close to three times bigger than it was last year. We still have to double dig some of it...ugh...but it's getting there!
Second, I've discovered a few fun sites that I'm liking. One is called the cheap vegetable garden, http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/ and it is full of good ideas. I'm always open for ways to do more for less. Another is this list of garden blogs by area: http://www.sustainable-gardening.com/BlogsandSites/Blogroll.php
Third, I planted the early spring crops in the early spring this time! So maybe they will work better. I also planted two kinds of seeds - some of the heritage brand that I had last year (I guess I'm eternally optimistic, since most of them just didn't seem to do anything), and some of another brand to just hedge my bets.
Fourth, I've ordered potatoes already and this time I'm hoping to make boxes for them to grow in instead of just putting them in the plain garden. I hear boxes increase the yield 2-3 or more times (but not so much with early varieties).
Fifth, I've ordered two extra backs, one pair of hamstrings, and three spare knees. I wanted to order four or five backs, but they were on back-order so I'll have to wait. Hopefully this way I'll be able to keep working in the garden all summer.
