come join me in my quest to reclaim the weedy 1/2 acre . Vegetables, fruit orchard and a revamp of my chicken flock. I'm even starting a "Mothers Garden". I'm obsessed.
AMAZON
Saturday, March 30, 2013
GRAPE BABIES !!!
We have grape babies ! Last year I planted three varieties of grapes, two white and one red. The other two are just starting to set leaves. hopefully this means fresh grapes all summer long.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thelma and Louise are Pissed!!!!
We have had chickens for about 17 years now. We started with 3 hens in a small coop next to the garage . Erin was 4 years old and would spend hours petting them and playing house with her friends. Approximately five years ago and many chickens later it grew to a flock of over 30 running the 1/2 acre
For quite some time I have felt the need to start over. As we like to travel and I would like to have non-fertile eggs to eat, I felt a flock of five hens with no roosters would be nice. A nice small manageable flock.
Well during this years "Rooster Roundup" I found the perfect home for most of them. These folks were interested in breeding chickens. Something my chickens did well. I did keep 2 of the hens from last years clutch. Two sweet little gray hens we promptly named Thelma and Louise.
The " Rooster Roundup " was particularly rough this year as these birds were raised on the property and know all of the tricks. Plus my chicken catcher extrodenair Erin is at college. After all was said and done , Thelma and Louise went into deep hiding for two days. I would have too.
Eventually they resumed their quest for the best bugs in the yard. For once they had first pick. they were the queens of the yard. I was hoping they would lay their eggs in the coop but my chickens never do. It's like an Easter Egg hunt everyday. I find the eggs and the next day they move on.
Well yesterday I caught Thelma in the act and boy was she mad . She took after me like a hen with a full brood. Who knew this unassuming little bird had that in her. Sweet little gray hens? Yeah right, I can almost hear them clucking bad about me now.......
For quite some time I have felt the need to start over. As we like to travel and I would like to have non-fertile eggs to eat, I felt a flock of five hens with no roosters would be nice. A nice small manageable flock.
Well during this years "Rooster Roundup" I found the perfect home for most of them. These folks were interested in breeding chickens. Something my chickens did well. I did keep 2 of the hens from last years clutch. Two sweet little gray hens we promptly named Thelma and Louise.
The " Rooster Roundup " was particularly rough this year as these birds were raised on the property and know all of the tricks. Plus my chicken catcher extrodenair Erin is at college. After all was said and done , Thelma and Louise went into deep hiding for two days. I would have too.
Eventually they resumed their quest for the best bugs in the yard. For once they had first pick. they were the queens of the yard. I was hoping they would lay their eggs in the coop but my chickens never do. It's like an Easter Egg hunt everyday. I find the eggs and the next day they move on.
Well yesterday I caught Thelma in the act and boy was she mad . She took after me like a hen with a full brood. Who knew this unassuming little bird had that in her. Sweet little gray hens? Yeah right, I can almost hear them clucking bad about me now.......
Monday, March 25, 2013
Goodbye winter garden, you will be missed...
So the winter garden is on its way out. despite the strange Winter weather with way too many days of frost, it was a success. I planted broccoli, cabbage, mustard greens, cauliflower , arugula and spinach from nursery plants . Then bokchoy and romaine from seeds. I do believe the bokchoy and romaine did the best.
Planting them closer to the garage seemed to help due to the structure giving off some heat. They were also somewhat protected from the cold winds. It is amazing how each of these plants can freeze solid and still survive.
These plants will definitely be a part of this years winter garden. I did plant them way too close this year . Next year they will have more space as they should have produced more and got the gray goobers on the leaves. My broccoli started to bolt this week . Too many hot days in a row. I cut all the flowering parts off but I'm sure it's over. I just don't want to accept it.
Planting them closer to the garage seemed to help due to the structure giving off some heat. They were also somewhat protected from the cold winds. It is amazing how each of these plants can freeze solid and still survive.
These plants will definitely be a part of this years winter garden. I did plant them way too close this year . Next year they will have more space as they should have produced more and got the gray goobers on the leaves. My broccoli started to bolt this week . Too many hot days in a row. I cut all the flowering parts off but I'm sure it's over. I just don't want to accept it.
learned one important thing this year, or shall I say proved my sister right. She has always said to pick the leaves and more will grow back. Well , growing tired of dragging garden dirt into my kitchen, I decided to cut the romaine at the base and left a one inch stub in the ground. That was a little more than a week ago. Now a whole new head of lettuce has grown up through the middle. You can see the small stubs still at the base of the plant. I guess my nutty sister was right !!!
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Gnomes !!!
Who gets 2 weathered Gnomes for her 22nd Wedding Anniversary?
Me of course. That is why I married him!!!
Me of course. That is why I married him!!!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Raspberries and Blueberries and Strawberries ,Oh my !!!
Some years ago a neighbor planted Raspberries along our communal fence. I don't know why but somehow in my mind I thought such things were not for us in Southern California. I guess with folks always making new varieties and pushing the boundaries of planting , berries are more than appropriate here.
Last year I planted a few along with some grapes on a cross fence in the yard. Having a half acre in California there is the obligatory chain link fence everywhere .Very ugly obligatory chain link fence. I jumped at the chance to cover this hideous but necessary monster. They did alright but it was their first year and I am sure they did not get enough water . But they lived , anything that lives in this semi-arid condition deserves a second chance.
A few months ago the city cut down a row of trees along the side of my property leaving me with 50 feet of open fence line in the garden area. What to do? plant berries!!! And I did. And I did .And I did. Raspberries , Blackberries, Boysenberries , and Blueberries. I now have a veritable berry farm!!!!
My drip irrigation experiment started last year. I remember looking at the directions and my eyes started to cross when they mentioned GPM and water pressure and flow .Instantly I was back in College taking a Physics exam, sweaty palms and all . I did the best I could. Now I know , thanks to my good friend Bob, everyone needs a good friend Bob, that I did it wrong. Or let's just say he put the Physics in perspective for me.
To make a long story short , something seemingly impossible for me, I embarked on my drip irrigation project. I did have a billion berries to water. If there is one thing berries need its water. My husband remarked I was beginning to look a bit beaverish as I proceeded to drip irrigate everything in the yard, including the chickens. Yes I have included them too and I believe they appreciate the effort.
I bought all of my berries bare root. At five dollars a piece it is not so bad. It is a very quick season though as they are only available January through February here. Once the nursery pots them up they instantly turn to $30 plants. Patience and planning will definitely help you keep the gardening process cheap. From what I understand berries root very well so if anyone a near me is interested I have no problems sharing.
Another plant I don't ever grow is strawberries. Strawberries are so cheap here in California . I changed my mind this year though. I read where strawberries were a great mulch around your berry plants. I put one strawberry plant near the drip emitters on my berries. Water two plants at a time. Now that's exciting!!! I really do need to get a life.......
Last year I planted a few along with some grapes on a cross fence in the yard. Having a half acre in California there is the obligatory chain link fence everywhere .Very ugly obligatory chain link fence. I jumped at the chance to cover this hideous but necessary monster. They did alright but it was their first year and I am sure they did not get enough water . But they lived , anything that lives in this semi-arid condition deserves a second chance.
A few months ago the city cut down a row of trees along the side of my property leaving me with 50 feet of open fence line in the garden area. What to do? plant berries!!! And I did. And I did .And I did. Raspberries , Blackberries, Boysenberries , and Blueberries. I now have a veritable berry farm!!!!
My drip irrigation experiment started last year. I remember looking at the directions and my eyes started to cross when they mentioned GPM and water pressure and flow .Instantly I was back in College taking a Physics exam, sweaty palms and all . I did the best I could. Now I know , thanks to my good friend Bob, everyone needs a good friend Bob, that I did it wrong. Or let's just say he put the Physics in perspective for me.
To make a long story short , something seemingly impossible for me, I embarked on my drip irrigation project. I did have a billion berries to water. If there is one thing berries need its water. My husband remarked I was beginning to look a bit beaverish as I proceeded to drip irrigate everything in the yard, including the chickens. Yes I have included them too and I believe they appreciate the effort.
I bought all of my berries bare root. At five dollars a piece it is not so bad. It is a very quick season though as they are only available January through February here. Once the nursery pots them up they instantly turn to $30 plants. Patience and planning will definitely help you keep the gardening process cheap. From what I understand berries root very well so if anyone a near me is interested I have no problems sharing.
Another plant I don't ever grow is strawberries. Strawberries are so cheap here in California . I changed my mind this year though. I read where strawberries were a great mulch around your berry plants. I put one strawberry plant near the drip emitters on my berries. Water two plants at a time. Now that's exciting!!! I really do need to get a life.......
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Every picture tells a story.....
I know , know the picture is not too pretty. but it is real. I regularly peruse Pinterest and many other sites looking for inspiration and information. Everything is soooo pretty. which is great but c'mon people this is gardening. It involves dirt , bugs and a multitude of weeds. Myself I have been fairly lucky. the insect pests have been few but I constantly battle four legged creatures and of course weeds. Lots of weeds. Soooo many weeds I have wanted to quit.
This ugly little picture will never be put on Pinterest but it tells a fantastic story. It almost did not make it to the blog. I need to contain myself from letting this thing get out of hand. No I don't want to teach people how to garden. just share my experiences and keep a journal of my garden. With that said I will explain my lowly little picture.
These are my Roma Tomatoes I lovingly grew from seed. hopefully they live but that's ok there's always plan "B" , the nursery. Open any seed catalog and you will be assaulted with 6 pages of Tomato varieties. In all the years I have been gardening The Roma and Cherry Tomatoes not only preform the best but are the most useful. Yes I will grow a few beefsteak tomatoes but nothing beats the Roma for cooking and freezing. They have less seeds and the skin is easily removed in the blanching process.
The next point to this picture is planning. These were planted against the pen walls. I may use a bit of chicken wire but really only need to tie the plants to the poles to keep them growing. No need for expensive Tomato cages. Although I have been considering experimenting with some techniques found on the Internet.
One of the pests I can always count on returning is the dreaded Whitefly. this will be my mortal enemy in the coming months and it will be slain. Hopefully. I grew up with the practice of Organic Gardening . So pesticides aren't really an option. You know you have Whitefly when you shake the bush and a white cloud of bugs fly out . these little guys will suck the juices right out of your plant. Not good for fruit production. Or is the tomato a vegetable ? Eh who cares.
This year I have planted Onions within the Tomatoes. According to Nick Federov , the plant guy on the local news, this will help. Good thing as I have a ton of Onion bulbs. Went all out on the Onions this year. I guess I will need a good root cellar. Hmmmm.
The next point to the picture is the straw. Love the straw. Place some old newspapers on the ground And add two inches of straw on the top . At $8 dollars a bale you will save yourself countless hours of weeding. Not only weeding but you are starting the composting process for years to come.
So, every picture tells a story, or four.
This ugly little picture will never be put on Pinterest but it tells a fantastic story. It almost did not make it to the blog. I need to contain myself from letting this thing get out of hand. No I don't want to teach people how to garden. just share my experiences and keep a journal of my garden. With that said I will explain my lowly little picture.
These are my Roma Tomatoes I lovingly grew from seed. hopefully they live but that's ok there's always plan "B" , the nursery. Open any seed catalog and you will be assaulted with 6 pages of Tomato varieties. In all the years I have been gardening The Roma and Cherry Tomatoes not only preform the best but are the most useful. Yes I will grow a few beefsteak tomatoes but nothing beats the Roma for cooking and freezing. They have less seeds and the skin is easily removed in the blanching process.
The next point to this picture is planning. These were planted against the pen walls. I may use a bit of chicken wire but really only need to tie the plants to the poles to keep them growing. No need for expensive Tomato cages. Although I have been considering experimenting with some techniques found on the Internet.
One of the pests I can always count on returning is the dreaded Whitefly. this will be my mortal enemy in the coming months and it will be slain. Hopefully. I grew up with the practice of Organic Gardening . So pesticides aren't really an option. You know you have Whitefly when you shake the bush and a white cloud of bugs fly out . these little guys will suck the juices right out of your plant. Not good for fruit production. Or is the tomato a vegetable ? Eh who cares.
This year I have planted Onions within the Tomatoes. According to Nick Federov , the plant guy on the local news, this will help. Good thing as I have a ton of Onion bulbs. Went all out on the Onions this year. I guess I will need a good root cellar. Hmmmm.
The next point to the picture is the straw. Love the straw. Place some old newspapers on the ground And add two inches of straw on the top . At $8 dollars a bale you will save yourself countless hours of weeding. Not only weeding but you are starting the composting process for years to come.
So, every picture tells a story, or four.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Planting day March 18 2013 !
Oh how I love planting day!! It is the earliest planting yet. I was shooting for the beginning of march but due to a late spring frost it was pushed forward. one of next years projects is definitely a cold frame. there is a place in San Bernardino Ca that sells old doors and that will be the top. although they mainly benefit those in freezing regions it still would be a useful tool in any garden.
A moment of inspiration was had planting this little Bell Pepper, one of "The Babies". Looking down at the perfect drops of dew gave me peace. It's true, slowing down your life a bit affords the opportunity to recognize the beauty of life. working in the soil and being one with your world can be amazing.
So this is the main garden, the "far pen" . New names for each section are in order. The help of my husband shall be enlisted. His purpose In life is to give proper names to everything. Pierre the Scarecrow is looking a bit drab , maybe some new clothing may be in order.
The new drip system should definitely be an asset. It will put water only where it is needed cutting way back on my water bill and weeding time. Water in Southern California has become a precious commodity. Not to mention the importance of conservation. I am a huge supporter of keeping our planet healthy.
Run your drip lines before planting. As there is a drip every 12 " in the line you want to plant between the drips to encourage root growth and strengthen your root system. watering began one week prior to planting to make the soil easier to work with and to guide planting in the proper spots.
It was fortunate the weather is cooperating with planting. It has been misty and damp in the mornings and in 2 days there is a chance of light rain. always try to plant a day or two before a rainy day. Mother Nature provides the best watering of all. It always seems to start the plants off great .
So far my garden consists of
Roma and Beefsteak Tomatoes. The cherry tomatoes should pop up soon as the volunteer plants always produce the best.
Eggplant, globe
Asparagus
Squash. Spaghetti, Patty Pan , and Zucchini.
Peppers. JalapeƱo, Anaheim, Bell, Poblano, Banana.
Tomatillos
Potatoes
Artichokes
Cucumbers
Green beans
Snow peas
Onions. Red and Brown
Broccoli
Romaine lettuce
Mustard greens
Arugula
Cabbage
Cauliflower
And that's just the beginning....
A moment of inspiration was had planting this little Bell Pepper, one of "The Babies". Looking down at the perfect drops of dew gave me peace. It's true, slowing down your life a bit affords the opportunity to recognize the beauty of life. working in the soil and being one with your world can be amazing.
So this is the main garden, the "far pen" . New names for each section are in order. The help of my husband shall be enlisted. His purpose In life is to give proper names to everything. Pierre the Scarecrow is looking a bit drab , maybe some new clothing may be in order.
The new drip system should definitely be an asset. It will put water only where it is needed cutting way back on my water bill and weeding time. Water in Southern California has become a precious commodity. Not to mention the importance of conservation. I am a huge supporter of keeping our planet healthy.
Run your drip lines before planting. As there is a drip every 12 " in the line you want to plant between the drips to encourage root growth and strengthen your root system. watering began one week prior to planting to make the soil easier to work with and to guide planting in the proper spots.
It was fortunate the weather is cooperating with planting. It has been misty and damp in the mornings and in 2 days there is a chance of light rain. always try to plant a day or two before a rainy day. Mother Nature provides the best watering of all. It always seems to start the plants off great .
So far my garden consists of
Roma and Beefsteak Tomatoes. The cherry tomatoes should pop up soon as the volunteer plants always produce the best.
Eggplant, globe
Asparagus
Squash. Spaghetti, Patty Pan , and Zucchini.
Peppers. JalapeƱo, Anaheim, Bell, Poblano, Banana.
Tomatillos
Potatoes
Artichokes
Cucumbers
Green beans
Snow peas
Onions. Red and Brown
Broccoli
Romaine lettuce
Mustard greens
Arugula
Cabbage
Cauliflower
And that's just the beginning....
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Hope Springs Eternal ......
- Hope springs eternal in the human breast;
- Man never Is, but always To be blest:
- The soul, uneasy and confin'd from home,
- Rests and expatiates in a life to come.
Alexander Pope
Friday, March 15, 2013
Starting seedlings... "The Babies"
So I'm counting this as the first year of starting my plants early . Last year does not count as I did so much wrong it was pathetic. I knew better but I cut corners and did not follow the rules . Yes there are rules. Important ones. I'm still not so sure my early starts will work and you may see me at the nursery buying Vegetable plants.
There's nothing wrong with buying your plants at the Nursery. In fact I highly endorse it and have always done it. With the price of seeds and the time and effort put into thinning and weeding if you direct plant or hardening off your inside early starts it is a bargain. Works great too. I buy local though. A good local nursery will purchase locally grown plants or grow them for you. You get a plant that thrives in your environment and was grown in your conditions. shipping cost from online Nurseries are very high and you usually get a plant not suitable for your climate.
Then again I will also be breaking a rule again! I have ordered a plant I'm sure I will kill. Remember this is my obsession and a certain amount of experimentation is allowed. Buying local also limits your choices. Buying seeds online is probably the most economical way to try a different variety of Vegetable or something not available. Crossing my fingers Tomatillo plants are available this year.
As I live in Southern California , semi-desert area, I'm experimenting with year round growing. Not too bad but a bit tricky. A bit of crystal ball, cross your fingers ,hope the frost is predictable, kind of gambling. This year has been a hard first year of year round for me due to the increased number of frost days. My citrus and Avocados were hit hard and I probably will need to replant my lime and Orange trees. My bad for cheaping out and buying very young trees. I will tell you I am amazed at how lettuce and broccoli can freeze solid overnight for weeks in a row and not die.
So armed with my bag of potting soil, washed 6 pack containers and all the seeds I could find I set out to start my garden. This was the last week of January . I checked multiple sources, Farmers Almanac and too many planting guides to mention and I found out our last freeze was expected February 10. This should place me just about right if my plants grew. Yeah right. That didn't happen but that's ok because when you start early you always need a plan "B".
I chose Erin's bedroom window as there was a built in desk there and it was a wonderful South facing sunny window. I had the perfect wire shelves approx 32" wide and adjustable. I planted 14 containers and lined them as close to the window as possible. Erik came up with the idea to include a small portable heater. Worked wonderful. Soon Erin's room was converted into a wonderful warm Rain forest. Smelled like one too. If you do this I recommend using a seldom used room. At least until the potting soil airs out a bit. It was quite dank.
It wasn't long until the squash , beans and cucumbers took off and I'm not kidding when I say took off. The first Saturday my Husband Erik stalked the Squash. I swear they grew 3 " in a day. Erik was just like a five year old watching his first Bean project grow. The plants instantly became "The Babies". But I suspected something was wrong.
I showed them to my sister and she confirmed my suspicions. They were growing too fast and getting leggy due to lack of proper light. Yes I knew this could happen but I'm a cheapo and gave it a shot. Instantly I went to work to find a plant light.
I searched the Internet and found plenty of bulbs for 12 dollars but these would only work in a limited space. Finally I decided on the Lithonia Lighting 24 in. White Grow Light at my local Home Depot. At 50 dollars with the basic coverage I needed and I could pick it up in the store it seemed like the best choice. Plus of course it is an investment in my hobby .
This is why there are rules to this process. Starting your own seedlings inside is a tricky process but very fun if you are ready to take your gardening to the next level .Basically these are the rules I can say are the most important.
1. Give them 12 hours of light in the proper spectrum. A regular light bulb doesn't work. You need light in the spectrum of the Sun. Get a proper grow light . The light needs to be 3 to 8" above the plants .
2. Keep the room at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Our small portable heater on low did great. They sell all kinds of warming mats on the Internet but I think our cheapo heater did wonderful.
3. Soil must be kept moist at all times. Not soggy but moist. Be careful you keep tabs on this. As your plants grow , each of them will need different amounts of water. I lost 1/2 of my Spinach seedlings due to not checking "EVERY" container .
4. When you are ready to plant make sure you do what is called "Hardening off". It is a week long process where you introduce your plants to the garden plot. First day you leave them outside in the shade for 4 hours. Each day add a few more hours . On about your 4th day you take them directly to your garden spot to get them use to the sun. let them have some water stress and make sure the soil is dry before you water them again. Kind of like taking "The Babies" to Pre-school.
Then you take "The Babies" out to the garden and they die. Just kidding . Some will die and some will make it. When you start seeds you need to grow more than you need and have a plan "B". All I can say is I'm having fun watching the process. Starting your own seedlings is definitely for the "Garden Obsessed "
There's nothing wrong with buying your plants at the Nursery. In fact I highly endorse it and have always done it. With the price of seeds and the time and effort put into thinning and weeding if you direct plant or hardening off your inside early starts it is a bargain. Works great too. I buy local though. A good local nursery will purchase locally grown plants or grow them for you. You get a plant that thrives in your environment and was grown in your conditions. shipping cost from online Nurseries are very high and you usually get a plant not suitable for your climate.
Then again I will also be breaking a rule again! I have ordered a plant I'm sure I will kill. Remember this is my obsession and a certain amount of experimentation is allowed. Buying local also limits your choices. Buying seeds online is probably the most economical way to try a different variety of Vegetable or something not available. Crossing my fingers Tomatillo plants are available this year.
As I live in Southern California , semi-desert area, I'm experimenting with year round growing. Not too bad but a bit tricky. A bit of crystal ball, cross your fingers ,hope the frost is predictable, kind of gambling. This year has been a hard first year of year round for me due to the increased number of frost days. My citrus and Avocados were hit hard and I probably will need to replant my lime and Orange trees. My bad for cheaping out and buying very young trees. I will tell you I am amazed at how lettuce and broccoli can freeze solid overnight for weeks in a row and not die.
So armed with my bag of potting soil, washed 6 pack containers and all the seeds I could find I set out to start my garden. This was the last week of January . I checked multiple sources, Farmers Almanac and too many planting guides to mention and I found out our last freeze was expected February 10. This should place me just about right if my plants grew. Yeah right. That didn't happen but that's ok because when you start early you always need a plan "B".
I chose Erin's bedroom window as there was a built in desk there and it was a wonderful South facing sunny window. I had the perfect wire shelves approx 32" wide and adjustable. I planted 14 containers and lined them as close to the window as possible. Erik came up with the idea to include a small portable heater. Worked wonderful. Soon Erin's room was converted into a wonderful warm Rain forest. Smelled like one too. If you do this I recommend using a seldom used room. At least until the potting soil airs out a bit. It was quite dank.
It wasn't long until the squash , beans and cucumbers took off and I'm not kidding when I say took off. The first Saturday my Husband Erik stalked the Squash. I swear they grew 3 " in a day. Erik was just like a five year old watching his first Bean project grow. The plants instantly became "The Babies". But I suspected something was wrong.
I showed them to my sister and she confirmed my suspicions. They were growing too fast and getting leggy due to lack of proper light. Yes I knew this could happen but I'm a cheapo and gave it a shot. Instantly I went to work to find a plant light.
I searched the Internet and found plenty of bulbs for 12 dollars but these would only work in a limited space. Finally I decided on the Lithonia Lighting 24 in. White Grow Light at my local Home Depot. At 50 dollars with the basic coverage I needed and I could pick it up in the store it seemed like the best choice. Plus of course it is an investment in my hobby .
This is why there are rules to this process. Starting your own seedlings inside is a tricky process but very fun if you are ready to take your gardening to the next level .Basically these are the rules I can say are the most important.
1. Give them 12 hours of light in the proper spectrum. A regular light bulb doesn't work. You need light in the spectrum of the Sun. Get a proper grow light . The light needs to be 3 to 8" above the plants .
2. Keep the room at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Our small portable heater on low did great. They sell all kinds of warming mats on the Internet but I think our cheapo heater did wonderful.
3. Soil must be kept moist at all times. Not soggy but moist. Be careful you keep tabs on this. As your plants grow , each of them will need different amounts of water. I lost 1/2 of my Spinach seedlings due to not checking "EVERY" container .
4. When you are ready to plant make sure you do what is called "Hardening off". It is a week long process where you introduce your plants to the garden plot. First day you leave them outside in the shade for 4 hours. Each day add a few more hours . On about your 4th day you take them directly to your garden spot to get them use to the sun. let them have some water stress and make sure the soil is dry before you water them again. Kind of like taking "The Babies" to Pre-school.
Then you take "The Babies" out to the garden and they die. Just kidding . Some will die and some will make it. When you start seeds you need to grow more than you need and have a plan "B". All I can say is I'm having fun watching the process. Starting your own seedlings is definitely for the "Garden Obsessed "
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
WELCOME TO MY OBSESSION
Four years ago my daughter went to college. As I stared at my weed infested horseless yard it seemed only right that I plant a bit of veges. A smoldering monster began to wake from its sleepy decade long hibernation. Slowly at first .
Constantly battling demon weeds , it seemed as though the monster would crawl back into its cave. Maybe I would just get a goat.
Then it happened , that first garden tomato. I was hooked once again. The monster slowly crept out.
Here is the far pen.As you see I have installed new drip line in the main garden. No I have not weeded that area since I pulled out last years summer garden. Notice the neighbors grassy yard. I will discuss more later on my killer weed control system. Thanks goes out to Mother Earth News.
Here's the fruit orchard and berry fence and the first of my Teepees. Oh how I love my Teepees. Thanks to the city cutting down trees on the side of my property I was left with a huge pile of wood chips. This added fuel to the monster!!
And last but not least as my husband affectionately calls them, The Babies.
So join me in my adventure. Please don't be shy. I love feedback.
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