The garden at our safehouse gets bigger every year!  Our 2010 crop includes corn, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, carrots, assorted peppers, green onions, watermelon, basil and cilantro.  Growing our own herbs and vegetables is great for a number of reasons.  First, and most obviously, it cuts down on our food costs.  Food banks don't usually carry fresh vegetables, yet women and their children at our house can enjoy organic produce picked minutes before it hits their plate.  Second, the kids staying with their moms can try their hands at farming, learning how plants grow and where their food comes from.  Third, gardening can be fun for the adult residents, too.  Many find it therapeutic and feel a real sense of accomplishment when their plants are ready to be picked.If you have any expertise in gardening and would like to give us a few pointers, call Ami at 404-688-9436.