Strawberry patch

We started a raised garden last year with all sorts of things- cantaloupe, zucchini, watermelon, tomatoes, rhubarb, jalapenos, bell peppers... and strawberries.

We got one tiny watermelon, a mouse or something ate our one cantaloupe that we waited all summer to grow, we had more zucchini than we could give away, more cherry tomatoes than my kids could eat, and had so many jalapenos we made a spicy jelly out of them for cheese and crackers.

Then there were the strawberries. We didn't get a single one last year. But the plants took off. In fact, they took over where the cantaloupe, zucchini, and watermelon were planted. And I was ok with that.

And here are the rewards so far, after just one evening of picking:
I'd say two thirds of our garden this year are strawberries. In fact, I wouldn't call it a garden, I'd call it a strawberry patch. Which for us, is better than a garden! Don't worry, we'll still have those tomatoes, peppers, and jalapenos, but if you want zucchini, this year it won't be me sneaking it into your car at church!