Even though I'm still waiting for labor to start (any day now), it's time to get planting. The sun has chased away the clouds that brought historic floods to our area. We have a much bigger garden planned this year than last year, divided into three shares. The first is for our consumption throughout the season, the second is for preserving for the winter, and the third is for sale or barter. We also have several new additions to our gardening efforts, and that has us very excited.
Today was a great opportunity for Eddie to get outside and prep one of our beds for planting, and he Onions, carrots, and beets are going in this week. We have flats of sauce and slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, along with swiss chard is repurposed yogurt cups, just doing their thing in the windows. They will get transplanted to containers and hardened off on our balcony before finding their home in the back yard.
This year's seed purchase total was a mere $35. While we have more edible varieties planned, the ones that I'm particularly excited about are the melons and pie pumpkins. But, those are still some time away.
And now, back to hoping that labor will start soon!
I am so envious of a large garden. I have to manage with a tiny plot about 7ft X 13ft. Although I do manage to sneak in a few extras here and there. I am actually growing sweet potatoes in the front flower beds. I think bartering is an excellant way to increase self reliance and I will be following your successes in that area
ReplyDeletebest wishes from Shadows End
Lyle