May 30 2008
Planted the Garden
I spent last weekend getting my garden ready. I got 24 tomato plants in just in time for a heavy frost. I covered them but I think I may have lost 6 of them. I planted three kinds this year because we are just getting into canning and we want to try to make some sauces.
My garden is set up with twenty foot rows and I planted two rows of potatoes, one row of carrots, three rows of corn, one row of onions, and five rows of three different kinds of cucumbers. I also planted six hot pepper plants, six broccoli plants, and few green pepper plants. I am hoping I have luck like last year where things grew like weeds.
I am also putting in a smaller garden with pumpkins and squash. We created a small are and planted some rhubarb roots for next year that we got from our cousins. My wife wants some dill planted so my flower garden will be cut down to have space for the dill.
I did a larger garden this year because whatever we have extras of, the chickens will have a feast. It will cut down on feed and give them something nutritious. I do not use any chemicals and only use compost, manure, and organic fertilizers. I prefer to keep both my family and livestock safe and free of added chemicals.
Anyone else planting a garden this year? Please share with us by leaving a comment or two.
