Here we are, it’s been two weeks since the gardens proper have been planted, and we definitely have action. I’ve been seriously fighting the squirrels though, as they seem very fond of Bed #1. I replanted a good bit of it about four days after initial planting, because they just kept digging and digging! As [...]
Filed under: Square Foot Gardening, Wisconsin Gardening on June 17th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
This morning I walked through the yard, and as I made my way out the door, I saw my blackberry canes sitting on the shelf- desperately needing to be planted. I heaved a big ole sigh and then headed out, to survey and find a good spot for them to go. My original intention for [...]
Filed under: Square Foot Gardening, Wisconsin Gardening on June 14th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Everything is planted and growing. All of the tomato and pepper plants were planted on Memorial Day. I ended up planting 4 of my tomato plants and 6 of my pepper plants. After planting I was out of town for the rest of the week, and got back late Friday. I took a look at [...]
Filed under: Minnesota Gardening, Tomatoes on June 11th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Today I managed to get a large portion of the herb garden tended and planted. That was a bit of work! Here you can see the before picture- what I had to work with. Somewhere in there is a sage plant as well as a lemon thyme plant. And way at the back you can [...]
Filed under: Herbs, Planting, Wisconsin Gardening on June 3rd, 2011 | Comments Off
I am just so excited to have my garden back! Yesterday as I measured out my squares and carefully planted my seeds, it was like a reunion with an old friend. I really love square foot gardening, and trying to do without it last year was more than enough trying for me. Never again. I [...]
Filed under: Square Foot Gardening, Wisconsin Gardening on June 2nd, 2011 | 3 Comments »