Well, I have moved from the Green house, back in December. I had to leave most of the garden, my compost, trellace, and other things garden related. I am starting over, brand new again, making the best of it all, moving on, and ready to learn more about gardening! ;)
Here is some pictures of us making a new garden plot.
Here is our starts, after many weeks....in dixie cups
I took the starts from the peat pellets, and transplanted them into dixie cups (above) till they can be planted in the garden.
Here is how they all started....
My new compost "bin". Just fencing made into a cone. Right outside the back door, for easy dumping, and very close to the garden.
This is the new plot to be plowed. Hard, lawn area. Ugh.
Day two....Canyon helping. Mike came over to get the boys, and ended up helping a bit...
Here is what it looks like so far, baren. Getting ready to plant the raspberry starts.
Here is one of the new starts. They are third year, and I'm hoping I planted soon enough after digging them up from their last home, we might get some berries from them this year!
Looks great Cassie! I need to get out and work the soil on my little plot as well but I don't have any tools. Any suggestions as what to use?
ReplyDeleteAlso, with compost, can you put things in it like veggie peelings, ie potatoes? And does the compost need to be in sunlight or can it be in a shady spot?
Nakai, I used a tiller this time, but it's the first time. I've actually used a Garden Claw to dig up garden ground for years. A LOT of work, but a wonderful workout, and rewarding. Even though I used a little tiller this time, the ground is already compacted quite a bit, so I'm using the garden claw some more. I bought it way back in 2002, and I'm still using it, so well worth the purchase I'd say. A spade shovel is another tool I wouldn't be without. A garden rake to boot, and I'd say you have 'em all! :)
ReplyDeleteCompost, no animal fat's/meats, all vege clippings and scraps. Dryer lint, newspaper, cardboard, leaves, grass clippings, definitely coffee and tea excess (I put my used coffee grounds in my flower beds and all over the garden straight.
Let's get together one day soon, I can help you with more tips!
Sounds like a good plan! I had a garden claw at one point but I don't know what happened to it. :0( When we get together we can discuss more. :0) Thanks heaps!
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