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[Alaskan]

Its 10 minutes away by car. The plot is actually 10'x20' . Wife is reserving now and will be emailed the guidelines

Sounds great!

 

[FarmerJamie]

Sounds great!

More info....this is their first attempt at this. I sense the opportunity for helping guide usage policy, if they want

Already accepting this as a "greater than zero" situation. I have no illusions that these crops could be vulnerable to critters (four and two legged).

Thinking this would be good test to see how fresh, untreated produce affects the wife's system.

AND! I can contribute to the gardening thread with my activities. Yep. I am excited

 

[frustratedearthmother]

We are considering utilizing a free community garden from a local church. They are offering 10'x10' plots. They will do an initial till and have water available. I would have to plant, tend, harvest, and clean up.

That's fantastic! I know you've been itching to get your hands in the dirt.

Grow everything you can vertically. Interplant things that do well together. Pick your faves and go with it. Thrilled that you have this opportunity!

 

[flowerbug]

Its 10 minutes away by car. The plot is actually 10'x20' . Wife is reserving now and will be emailed the guidelines

10x20 is a pretty big space. i always recommend people grow what they like to eat as that gives the most incentive for encouraging them to get back out and do the things that need to be done. for us that is peas, beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, melons and squash... with that small a space you may not be able to do much in the realm of melons or squash, but some of those are more bush in habit and may work out.

i would be concerned that it being a first season that tilling may not really provide much in the way of weed control so you'll probably need to visit more often and that will get harder as it gets hotter outside.

 

[Trying2keepitReal]

i would be concerned that it being a first season that tilling may not really provide much in the way of weed control so you'll probably need to visit more often and that will get harder as it gets hotter outside.

i had a section that I tilled last year 1st yar 15x20-used for drying beans, sunflowers, melons, squash and ground cherries. Did pretty good in terms of weeds, though very rocky/sandy soil. Might be dependent on soil type, but you could lay down some weed/garden cloth as well in sections as a trial. There are some online for $10 for a 3ft x 50ft roll

 

[CrealCritter]

Daisy the calf is really growing fast. In previous pics she looked mostly black with a white belly. But all of them are putting on their summer coats now. There's a lot of rubbing going on, with whatever they can find to rub on. It appears Dasiy (my favorite) is going full blow fashion bug and putting on a dun colored coat.

It's strange how their coats change color like that and it seems to happen very quickly. It seemed like yesterday she was black, today she's dun. I was wondering who's calf was in the pasture? but it's just shy lil daisy, just a different color now. I also like the dun color best. It required a little research to understand why this happens, and it's quite an interesting read, with many references at the end of the article for a deeper dive.

DUN DEXTERS ~ Dun Genetics

Dun Dexter cattle, genetics, description, history, genetics, discussion and photos.

rarebreeds.co.nz

 

[baymule]

This does sound exciting! @FarmerJamie plant what you like, a little of this and that. Rows, east and west to maximize sun. You can use post and string for a trellis to grow cucumbers, beans and other vining plants.

 

[Alaskan]

10x20 is a pretty big space. i always recommend people grow what they like to eat as that gives the most incentive for encouraging them to get back out and do the things that need to be done. for us that is peas, beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, melons and squash... with that small a space you may not be able to do much in the realm of melons or squash, but some of those are more bush in habit and may work out.

i would be concerned that it being a first season that tilling may not really provide much in the way of weed control so you'll probably need to visit more often and that will get harder as it gets hotter outside.

Good point on weeds...

I find I I put some clear plastic over the row... so all weed seeds sprout... then remove plastic, weed, then plant... way easier.

 

[FarmerJamie]

i had a section that I tilled last year 1st yar 15x20-used for drying beans, sunflowers, melons, squash and ground cherries. Did pretty good in terms of weeds, though very rocky/sandy soil. Might be dependent on soil type, but you could lay down some weed/garden cloth as well in sections as a trial. There are some online for $10 for a 3ft x 50ft roll

I may be a heretic, but I used to use heavy dark construction plastic (lasted over 5 seasons). Not sure yet if there are any restrictions on site.

 

[FarmerJamie]

This does sound exciting! @FarmerJamie plant what you like, a little of this and that. Rows, east and west to maximize sun. You can use post and string for a trellis to grow cucumbers, beans and other vining plants.

We had dinner with my son. He is an engineer at heart and we were discussing trellis/frame options. He actual had some good ideas