I am completely shocked I have managed to keep my watermelon plant alive since I received it AT EASTER! This could be a record (beside my Number One Garden Triumph, Jade Plant- but who kills a jade plant?) that I intend to work hard at continuing.

*Sports announcer*: “So, Jessica, what was going through your mind in these tender first months of germination?”

*Me, sweating, holding a watering can in one hand*: “Well, it all really boiled down to who wanted it more: the sun or me. And this is one battle I didn’t want to lose. I held up a strong ‘D’ and was able to walk away with the big W. I think my main focus was remembering to water, and also a  little help from Miracle Gro.”