The subject of this newsletter may sound funny, but it definitely describes the free-spirited nature of gardening. The joy of getting dirty in your garden is that you break free of social norms that state that everything must be clean and perfect. Gardening is quite the contrary - a muddy, messy journey into the untapped mysteries of the Earth.

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To begin gardening, you'll first need to find a plot of dirt. This can be as big or little as you want, but it must be good-quality soil that is moist and ideal for plant life. We wouldn't recommend digging around in your neighbour's back yard to find good soil - unless you ask them first, of course!

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As soon as you have your area picked out, take a trip to your local greenhouse. This part is the most fun of all! You can browse the thousands of different plants and pick out which ones you'd like to "adopt" and grow in your own garden.

Some people pick flowering plants, some pick ones with broad leaves. You can also grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs if you have the right growing conditions.

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Once you get home, you'll discover the real science involved in gardening. Each plant has its own place and growing time. It can be quite a challenge to give every plant the sunlight, water, and space it needs, but that's the joy of being a gardener! Every day you're met with the responsibility to maintain and enjoy your garden for as long as you desire.