This weekend was all about getting the garden in good shape before we go on vacation in a few days. I setup a sprinkler with a timer to make sure … Read More “Garden Report: May 6”
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Lest ye think I’m the best gardener ever, I fail constantly in the garden. It’s the beginning of May, and I have already failed at the following. Blackberries Despite my … Read More “First Fails of the Season”
Author farmeramyPosted on Start a Garden
Starting a garden is easier than most people expect. There a few key things you need to get started. Pick a Location Choose Your Bed Type Enrich Your Soil Know … Read More “Start a Garden”
Author farmeramyPosted on Project REDO
I have to imagine that most people’s wives do not text them out of the blue to ask if they are interested in acquiring elephant waste. Apparently, the Smithsonian has … Read More “Project REDO”
Author farmeramyPosted on Garden Report: April 30
The weather has been all over the place for the last month. Our last Spring frost came a little over two weeks later than usual. That’s made it very difficult … Read More “Garden Report: April 30”
Author farmeramyPosted on Grit
No, not Grit magazine – although I highly recommend it if, like me, you like to dream about having a wonderful little farm. I’m at a conference for work listening … Read More “Grit”
Author farmeramyPosted on Garden Report: April 1
The Spring is starting to get underway! My indoor seedlings (tomatoes, tomatillos, and purple cabbage) continue to grow. The leaves started yellowing on some of the tomatoes. They have plenty … Read More “Garden Report: April 1”
Author farmeramyPosted on Planning for Blackberries
I’ll be growing blackberry bushes for the first time this year. I actually don’t like blackberries (or any berries for that matter), which I understand is apparently criminal. To atone … Read More “Planning for Blackberries”
Author farmeramyPosted on First Seeds of the Season!
I planted my first seeds of the year on March 4 this year. My indoor seeds are growing great, and my outdoor seeds have been struggling. Let’s start with the … Read More “First Seeds of the Season!”
Author farmeramyPosted on Spring Garden Prep
During the first weekend of March, I prepped my garden beds for the Spring. And by “I” I mean “we” because my wife fortunately helped due to the back-breaking nature … Read More “Spring Garden Prep”