2010 - Kickoff Post

Well it may be the middle of winter... 16 degrees at the moment (with wind chill)... but it is time to get the planning for this year's garden underway!

So far I've combed through no less than 9 different seed catalogs.... narrowed it down to 4 catalogs, and made my master list of seeds that I have and seeds that I need to order for 2010. I'll be placing the orders around the 15th or so. That way I'll have everything in (hopefully!) by the middle of February and be ready to get things started the beginning of March!

I've also started working on the plot for the garden. I'll post that as soon as I have it finished. No huge changes... I'll be rotating the beans and tomatoes as much as I can to try and cut down on any disease problems. I'm also going to turn over the entire center bed to the herbs to free up space in the three main beds. They'll have to battle it out with the nasturtiums. That means reducing the amount of ornamental peppers and relocating the heliotropes... but I'm fine with that. I'm also going to be on the look-out for a few more substantial containers to replace the two smaller ones on the corner... so we'll see how that turns out!

More to come!

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Weekly Update: October wks 1 & 2

As the days get shorter and the garden winds down, I'm finding that having interesting things to share on the blog is slowing down as well. One of the things that I enjoy so much about gardening watching the whole process come full circle. Last years plants were composted to feed this year's crop which grew from tiny seeds and fed us for month. Now they too have come to and end and are tossed in the compost bin to begin the cycle all over again. There are so few things in life that lend that sort of completeness and satisfaction. There's the sense that even though one thing has come to an end, it is only a matter of time before something new begins.

Fall is actually my favorite seasons of the year as everywhere you look there seem to be new and constantly changing displays of color. I'm thrilled this year to have finally managed to see the fruits of my efforts from last year come into their own and help celebrate the season.

Photos will have to follow later because something seems to be wrong with Blogger's upload tool at the moment. Stay tuned!!

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