Every year I say I'm going to put in a garden. (I still don't have a garden) I really have no idea how to set up an edible garden. So, this March I joined my local horticultural society. I am the youngest member which made me feel a little out of place. Then I thought - look at all the years of experience I can draw from. (then I felt better)
I am not totally new to gardening though. I had dirt under my nails as kid, helping my parents and my grandparents in their gardens. My best memories are digging potatoes with my grandmother. When I close my eyes I can imagine myself working along side her - the heat from the sun on my back, the feel of the warm dirt in my hands and the very earthy potato smell combined with the iron-rich soil (the soil in Pelham has an orange tinge).
Here is our proposed garden site. It's the south side of the house - full sun. (check)
I am betting my youngest will be out in the garden with me and without me all summer. I will have to convince him that back-hoes and excavators do not work in gardens! I think a small working garden for his personal use is in order.
Noah and I planted some peas almost a month ago, (on the advice from the members at the horticultural society "just throw them in ground!")
We planted four - only two survived Noah's shovel. He was feeling a little impatient.
Any gardeners out there want to share some advice? I need all the help I can get!
I am not totally new to gardening though. I had dirt under my nails as kid, helping my parents and my grandparents in their gardens. My best memories are digging potatoes with my grandmother. When I close my eyes I can imagine myself working along side her - the heat from the sun on my back, the feel of the warm dirt in my hands and the very earthy potato smell combined with the iron-rich soil (the soil in Pelham has an orange tinge).
Here is our proposed garden site. It's the south side of the house - full sun. (check)
I am betting my youngest will be out in the garden with me and without me all summer. I will have to convince him that back-hoes and excavators do not work in gardens! I think a small working garden for his personal use is in order.
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| Proposed garden site. |
Noah and I planted some peas almost a month ago, (on the advice from the members at the horticultural society "just throw them in ground!")
We planted four - only two survived Noah's shovel. He was feeling a little impatient.
Any gardeners out there want to share some advice? I need all the help I can get!
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