One Cubic Yard of Dirt

This year I will use the "square foot gardening" method.  It promises considerable output for less resources (fertilizer, seeds, sweat, etc.).  There are several websites to assist with planning.  I had the best luck here.  So, what have I decided to grow?

Peas!  Lettuce!  Carrots!

My goal is to stagger the planting of the radishes, carrots, lettuce, scallions and spinach.  I'm not putting in any corn, even though a pot of it is my favorite summertime dinner!, because it is important to be successful this first year.  Some crops, like corn and tomatoes, can be tricky since they are so affected by weather (both heat and humidity).  As a good scientist, I don't want too many variables that will make it hard to identify keys to success or failure.

We're coordinating with the neighbors (family of four, including two teenagers) to maximize our yield.  She's doing Roma tomatoes, I'm growing yellow cherry tomatoes.  I'm in charge of herbs (other beds which are not captured in the grid above will house the herbs) and she's doing squash, but we're running independent on peas and lettuce since those are so easy to consume.  By golly, we've our own CSA!