As promised, here's a listing of what I'm growing this year (yawn). I'm not boasting or bragging. Neither am I trying to make anyone feel envious (although one can't make someone else feel anything).

I figure if I have the space and inclination, why not have a garden and yard with edible vegetables and fruits in it.
It's nothing spectacular (like my daughter and SIL's), but it satisfies my innate desire to "play in the dirt".

Perennial speaking, asparagus and rhubarb come up first (one "bunch" per day harvested). Strawberries are in bloom.
Garlic also comes up automatically, as does other herbs--chives, cilantro, lavender, sage, parsley, dill.

The first things I plant are: lettuce (4 varieties) and spinach, radish, onions (3 var.), kale and chard, and edible pod peas. Won't be long--salads every day!

Then its green and kidney beans, and first of 3 plantings of sweet corn (Ambrosia). It extends the corn on the cob season! Same with 2 varieties of regular potatoes (Yukon gold and Kennebec). Sweet potatoes will be planted next week (2 doz). Don't forget beets, carrots, and parsnips!

I just planted rows and hills of squash (both summer and winter), and cantalope. No watermelon this year (never successful for some reason). I'm still eating acorn squash and sweet potatoes from last year.

From mostly "starts" grown in my basement or from my SIL, I plant tomatoes (5-6 varieties), Brussels sprouts, brocolli, peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, and some "exotics" (artichoke, eggplant, etc.). I actually have two garden plots 50 yards apart.

In the yard, there are fruit and nut trees: apple (3 var.), peach (3 var), pear (2), plum (dying), nectarine, apricot, persimmon, black walnut, and almond. Cherry died (thankfully).

Lastly, I have berry bushes--black, rasp (red and black), and my newly planted blue. Plus a white grape arbor.

I've probably forgotten something, but you get the idea. It's more than I can eat! And enough to take care of (plant, prune, weed, harvest...), especially with a "flower and shrub" array. Allotted space: one little acre.

You all are welcome to come and visit and partake of whatever is in season. I usually have plenty.