Look what came in the mail!!
I am in heaven!!
I have a different way of gardening, I work with the land. My garden is not in rows, things are companion planted. My flowers, medicines, and vegetables are all intermingled.
When planning my garden, I take into account my pantry. What is depleted? What do I have extra of? What did I run out of?
For now, I plant potatoes for fun, to use up the last of the potatoes. There is a local farmer that grows potatoes and sells them for $12 for a 50 pound bag. That frees up my garden space for other things that I can fill up my pantry. I have been blessed with the help of a local Mennonite family, that help me top up on vegetables that I need! It's a win win! Always support local!
Started plants. I don't have a greenhouse up and running yet. So I usually get tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, broccoli and brussel sprouts already started. Because we get frost so late into the spring, I make tents for them. Last year we got a frost in July.
Last year I planted bush green beans, more bush beans, and a few more for good measure. I was completely out of them, so I now have a 2 year supply. That is how i plan my garden. So this year, I will dedicate a large portion of my garden to greens, chards, kales, spinach. For mass amount of dehydrating ands canning. To create my 3 year supply!
I do start alot of plants from seed. My family has always saved seed, so I am grateful for having great heirlooms. So many friends and family have exchanged seed. I truly have everything we need. The staples.
BUT WHO CAN RESIST A SEED CATALOGUE!!???!!
Lol
I usually look for Siberian and short season plants. I only have 88 days to grow things. I so look forward to a green house!
I have been very adamant about no foreign soil. I have taken my time with building up the garden with compost, and materials from this land. Keeping it as natural as possible. It seems to be working. Every year is better and better!
Who could ask for more?!
Adding perennials every year, has been beneficial. Last year I planted elderberry, cherry trees, and valerian root.
Off I go to start the planning!!
