What I found both enlightened and discouraged me: They're using the same stuff I am. Other than a fancy watering system involving soaker hoses and some crazy attachments from Ace, they're in the same neighborhood, using the same soil (kind of), the same seeds, and the same equipment.
They just have the magic touch.
I have a magic touch in the kitchen after all those years of experimentation. Give me raw ingredients and I can make you a stellar cake! In gardening, I'm just a newbie. I guess I shouldn't be too discouraged, because it means that with practice and dedication, my garden can someday resemble the Garden of Eden as well. Until then, I'll just settle for the dust bowl.
Remember that she may have cultivated her soil for years to get such great results. You started with a pile of dirt and it will get better each year! ;)
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