A pregnant doe has settled into an asparagus bed, a backyard flower farm is winding down for the season, a 12-year-old planted 400 tulips to spell a message for his mom, and one commenter’s grandmother used to hang whole tomato plants in the garage before the first frost. Here are 10 backyard gardens, from Reddit threads and our own writers — proof that patience, a raised bed, and a little landscaping can turn into something worth waiting for.