I am hoping to apply what I learned from the summer garden, but apparently this past summer was out-of-the-normal for gardens. This is just the thing that would come my way. I always seen to try a first when everything is all out-of-whack. Technically I think it might actually be a good thing. I mean the more hurdles that are tossed my way just forces me to learn even more.
Cross Pollinated Cucumber |
A few things I learned last year are not to plant some plants by others or they will cross pollinate. For
example; don't plant cucumbers by zucchini.You will get these funny gourd looking cucumbers.
Another tips is to make sure to net your berries or they will be swallowed by the birds.
I also opted not to make raised beds and that will not be happening again.
Beautiful Raised beds a River Banks Zoo |
Being that we have fresh ground to work with, we have a few big projects ahead of us. One being the beds. I must work on that shortly or I might miss my window for planting. I'm such a procrastinator about the things that I think won't take that long.
I feel like I already have a jump on the planning though. I have my seed source ordered, my garden mapped (mostly) and a watering system plotted.
I actually think I might pull out a calender and write out my plan. Go me! That is definitely a first. Here's to getting organized.
A few fun things to look forward to;
11 January Seed Swap at 701 Whaley 10:30-1:00
Smokin at the Farmers Market
“Commissioners Cup”
BBQ Cook Off and Festivalsanctioned by the Southern BBQ Network (SBN)
March 21 & 22
State Farmers Market