To: Homestead List <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [Homestead] Alas, Garden planning
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:51:27 -0400
Today also marks my 10 year anniversary here at EarthNSky. We moved
here on Halloween of 1998.
I know y'all probably think all I do is think and post about politics,
but I really do have more going on than that. Currently, I'm planning
for not only next year's garden, but for the next few years. I want to
grow things for seed next year so that I will have fresher seed for the
years beyond that.
This is really the first time I have intentionally planted seed for seed
collection purposes as opposed to food purposes. I am kind of worried
about crossing things, so I have to be careful. I want to grow multiple
squashes, but I have to figure out exactly how to do that in a small
area. I'll be growing lots of paste tomatoes as well. I indulged
myself this year and grew slicers, but I think I should concentrate more
on the paste types....more bang for the buck.
I've spoken offlist to James about corn and OP distancing and timing,
and I think I now have a plan for my place on that. Thanks again, James.
What, if anything, are y'all doing for your 2010 garden and beyond?
--
“Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to
hate. Hate leads to suffering.” Yoda