Happy Birthday DigginFood!
On this very day last year, I woke up in the morning, sat down at my computer, and launched DigginFood. I barely even knew what a blog was, let alone how to start one, but I had a lot of ideas and wanted to share them. I settled on the name DigginFood, because I dig eating food and because I also happen to dig in my vegetable garden all the time. On that first day I wrote:
My hope is that DigginFood persuades people who love to cook and eat good food to try out growing some of their own—and that it provides lots of inspiration for people who already have a kitchen garden.
At the time, I didn’t have even the slightest inkling that DigginFood would introduce me to such an amazing, talented, generous community of people who would inspire me every day and persuade me to grow more of my own food.
So I just want to say thank you. Thank your for your ideas, your encouragement, and your good advice. Since I can’t share a piece of cake with all of you, I thought I’d give you a peek at some of my favorite moments from the past year. Thanks for reading and Happy Earth Day!
Our Garden is Born!
Adorable Arugula Seedlings
A Lovely Radish Bouquet
The Pepper Palace and Its Results
Making Applesauce with the Neighbors
Homegrown Pesto
‘Satuski Madori’: The Best Cucumber Ever!
Congratulation on one year! Keep up the good work.
April 22nd, 2009 at 3:41 pmcongrats Willie,
April 22nd, 2009 at 6:42 pmIt’s been really nice getting to know you through digginfood, kuow, and in person!
I feel so fortunate to have found you! I love the recipes, the garden advice, everything. I’m so proud of you Willi. Keep it up!
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:01 pmCongratulations on a successful year of Diggin’Food. You’ve certainly inspired and entertained me. Thanks for showing up in the blogosphere!Many happy returns.
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:24 pmCongratulations! I can’t wait to see where I am when my blog hits the 1 year mark. Very exciting. Great garden and those peppers are gorgeous!
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:26 pmWow Willie! I didn’t realize you were so new. Congratulations on a full year of happy blogging and gardening! We’re ready for another year of your great experiences.
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 pmSorry Willi, I realized I added an “e” to your name. I just planted a tomato called “Boxcar Willie” and I guess I had that in my head. I’ll do better next time.
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:11 pmHappy Blog Birthday!! I love your blog and it has inspired me to work harder in my garden. :*)
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:59 pmThe pictures are beautiful. My lettuce and peas are up here in Idaho. I’m so excited spring is on it’s way.
Happy Happy Birthday Willi’s DigginFood! May you be blessed with many more.
PS Don’t you love those sod cutters!
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 pmJoyeux anniversaire … you can’t see it from where you are but I am actually performing a little “happy happy birthday” dance for you …yes in your honor ..
who says I look ridiculous ???
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:17 amhappy birthday! i just recently found your blog, and i like it a lot! thanks for all the useful information & inspiration.
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:53 amCONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES AND MANY MORE YEARS TO COME!
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 amEven out here in Oklahoma, we’ve learned a lot from you and have constructed several of yours and Jon’s ideas. We are literally 1 month ahead of schedule on our garden produce and are so excited to see our grocery bill drop already. THANKS to both of you!
Happy B-day… I check your blog every day and it is an inspiration!!! Keep up the good work!
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:26 amCheers from Reno! You have inspired me to totally transform my yard-I look forward to every entry-the photos are fantastice as well. Happy Birthday! P.S. Love the Pepper Palace.
April 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 amAnother congrats from Reno! I fell in love with your garden in the recent Sunset and found your blog–I’m so excited to try out some of your ideas (squash trellis!) AND to keep reading to get more ideas for this year! Thank you!
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 amCongratulations! Your garden and photos inspire me. Here’s to another great year.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:03 amCongrats! This is a great site & I love reading it.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:31 amCongrats! Love your blog.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:46 amI also found your blog via Sunset…and love it!
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:01 amCongrats on your birthday, heres to many more
(pretending the cup of coffee in my hand is a glass of wine) I raise it to toast: Happy Blogiversary!
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:04 amCongrats, Willi! I am really glad that you decided to go thru with your idea to create digginfood and that it has been such a success.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:08 amHigh Five and Happy BlogDay – digginfood is a fantastic resource, and beautiful to boot! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Willi…
XOIvette
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:33 pmThis site rocks and another cheer for Reno inspiration!
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:04 pmWow! You guys are the best. Thanks so much for all the kind words! I’ll do my best to keep interesting, practical and fun posts coming. If you ever have ideas for me, please send them my way. Happy Gardening!!
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:02 pmHi Willi,
Congratulations! I’ve been following your blog for the past few months and enjoy listening to you on KUOW too. Thank you for all your inspiration! Best wishes and here’s to many more blogging adventures!
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:14 pmCongratulations Willi!! Looking forward to many more years of Digginfood!!!
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:23 pmCongratulations
. I had no idea you weren’t even a year old! But now you are 
. Good for you! And thank you.
April 24th, 2009 at 12:09 amI just recently discovered your blog and I’m eatin’ it up! Congrats on a lovely, awe inspiring blog. You have become a favorite! Thanks bunches!
April 24th, 2009 at 11:20 amHappy birthday blog!
April 24th, 2009 at 12:49 pmYou have inspired me. Started to plan my little kitchen garden… but not sure I’ll make in time for this year’s crops
Happy, Happy Birthday to DigginFood. I love how you showed your year in photos with links. Great idea. It’s wonderful to eat good things you grow yourself isn’t it? Glad you sat down at your computer.~~Dee
April 26th, 2009 at 10:37 amHappy Blog-Birthday! I just found your blog and at a perfect time – my husband and I are buying our first home in West Seattle and I can’t wait to start my garden! I’ll be looking forward to see what you grow so I can get some good tips! Keep up the good work!
May 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pmHappy blog-day!
I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read so far and can’t wait to see more!
By the way, that pesto looks amazing. Would you share the recipe with us?
May 15th, 2009 at 11:14 am