I attempted a small, backyard garden...again...for the 5th unsuccessful year in a row, and decided, instead, to focus my efforts on learning to cook with vegetables so that they taste wonderful. I have accomplished that. Julia Childs is an amazing tutor.
I have begun to purchase my vegetables at the local farmers market. While there, I visit with the farmers about their crops. I always ask them to pick my vegetables for me. Without fail, they all begin explaining to me what to look for in a tasty veggie and what to avoid. I've learned a great deal via this method of education.
I have also learned that it's easy to make a good deal on produce when dealing directly with the grower. When they choose the vegetables for me, they are usually extremely generous and throw a few extras in the bag for me, or they knock the price down a bit which, to me, is the same as getting free food.
My goal is to become friends with the farmers in my area. I like to spend my money and support local businesses in my community. In return, I receive a valuable education and a friend in the food business which will be most helpful in the coming weeks when the harvest is full, and it's time to buy in bulk and do some home-canning for the winter...not that I know how to can...yet.
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