Other favorites were beets, squash, and pumpkins. In the fall we would summarize the garden year in our 4-H record books. It started in the spring with a map and cost of seeds. In the summer we would write down our production and estimate the value of each produce. In the fall when we turned in our record books, it was pleasing to see the food money saved by the bountiful harvest.
Gardening can be a life-long skill.
I have continued my interest in horticulture, growing flowers and landscape plants. The highlight for me is still the thrill of seeing day to day changes in my garden. I hope you have similar fond memories working with your plants through the years.