Totally Trendy

''Gardening organizations, seed wholesalers, and local nurseries are all reporting hikes in the number of people buying vegetable seeds and starter plants.

It's a trend that started slowly several years ago, spurred by concerns about food safety, food quality, and global warming, say garden mavens. But this year's gasoline and food price spikes have had what could be called a "Miracle-Gro" effect on the backyard garden movement. This year, 39 percent of people with backyards told the Garden Writers Association they planned to grow vegetables this year. That's up 5 percent from last year, after remaining relatively stable with only small increases for much of the past decade.''

Who knew the Trillos were soooo trendy.

Based on what's in the kitchen, looks like we'll be starting with pumpkins, sunflowers, watermelon, basil, and thyme. Based on what I normally purchase from the market, I'd also like to add scallions and tomatoes to the mix. Maybe even some butternut squash.

If we can keep the birds back, it also looks like we'll have a bumper crop of peaches. Maybe we'll even get a plum or two this year.