Now, a few years and lots of free organic amendments later... check it out!
I have at least a hundred varieties of plants growing in the yard now. And plenty of food.
This week's project: two gallons of traditional brine-fermented pickles with my homegrown cukes.
Here are a few images from the backyard:
I'd say my garden this year is about 2000 square feet. Wish that empty lot in the "historic" downtown could be used for a community garden for the folks that don't have any space - that would rock.
Of course... now all I need is a few hens...
-DG
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Come to La Vergne and watch my neighbors... their chickens go AWOL at least once a day...
My neighbors dogs do the same thing. And cats! Who can keep a cat in the yard? Impossible!
A work of art, I just love a good garden. Chickens would be a plus if you can keep they away from your veggies. I got a late start this year because of school, so just a fall crop for me this year.
I have a spot for chickens all picked out... just need approval.
And yeah - I really love a good garden too. It's like walking around in Eden. Though it takes a lot more work, I'm sure. And if my wife and I went naked... well... I'm sure there's an ordinance against that somewhere on the books...
Okay, enough of that!
I planted beets and cabbages for Fall. What are you growing?
Corn, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, potatoes, beets, and pumpkin. I’ve also been nursing some cantaloupe which, if I can keep the raccoons off, should produce a number of good melons.
Just thought you might care to know that a bill has been introduced in congress to provide grant momey to offset as much as 80% of the cost of a community garden.
http://www.cityfarmer.info/congressman-jay-inslee-d-wash-introduces-the-community-gardens-act-of-2009/
A Community Garden would be great! I grow a small raised bed garden because the soil is so horrible around here. The square-foot garden method is the best I've found yet and it yields huge results. 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 blended compost, 1/3 vermiculite. Blend it all together and you'll get a hassle free (small) garden.
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