Hi Don, I was also about 9 years old and helping my daddy in his vegetable garden and asked him if I could have a garden. He promptly handed me a shovel and said he would be glad to help. Come to find out, his offer of help meant lots of advice
. That year I only had one row but got hooked very quickly and have had a garden almost every year since then and I am now 75. I still get more enjoyment each and every year.