My parents have always gardened, and since I still live at home, I help a lot. I have never seen nematode damage, and that looks pretty gross!

I've heard of mead, but never tried any. It sounds interesting! *showing how ignorant I am* - is it similar to wine? I have been interested in getting bees for a while, but never got around to acutally getting any...

Three years ago we moved to the city after living in farming country for 12 years, so that has been a bit of a transition. Last year we were able to use some empty lots on the street behind our house for a garden, and this year we made it bigger.
We were able to eat most of our summer food out of it (like we used to) and also sell a lot. (We want to eventually be supported mainly by the garden)
Today, we planted garlic for next year's harvest. Garlic is my mom's specialty
Hopefully it does well! This is the first year (in the city) that the garlic got planted in the ground. We had it in raised beds the first two years, but the garlic didn't like it
I specialize in growing the peppers: hot, sweet, and frying peppers.
This year was AMAZING! It was also the first year I tried growing them in a hoop house. (it is very similar to a green house)

Enjoy your gardening! (well, actually, enjoy the break, since it is getting near winter..)