I thought you’d like to hear that we’ve been feasting on sweet corn thanks to the determination of our two oldest boys Nolan (8) and Lincoln (6).
Last year they decided to grow some sweet corn in their little garden plot, and it was nearly a complete failure. We had a poor stand that had to be replanted, the plants and ears were small, and the raccoons got most of what little sweet corn was there. We ended up with two little ears to taste.
Rather than getting discouraged, Nolan and Lincoln immediately decided to double down. They wanted to expand their garden and plant the whole thing into sweet corn for this year!
Last fall, I helped them prepare and fertilize extra garden space. This spring the boys carefully planted and watered the sweet corn seeds. Nolan and I did most of the weeding as the plants started to grow while Lincoln assured us, he would help with harvest. We also watered the patch regularly throughout this dry summer, and put up an electric fence well before the raccoons became interested in the corn.
Finally, after months of anticipation, we are reaping the rewards of Nolan and Lincoln’s decision to try again, and all of our effort to make it work. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the results, and I couldn’t be prouder of Nolan and Lincoln for their determination.
Herman