Monday, March 9, 2015

Spring is Coming!

Spring is Coming!

So...I have no plan for this growing season!

If I see berry plants at the store this year I will by a few and just drop them in the yard some place.

I also need to work on my landscaping and drainage around the house. There are a few big cracks in our foundation caused by a tree right next to the house that was cut down before we moved in. This 60 year old house has all the dirt settling around it and now all the rain water flows to the house not away.

When the grading is done the platforms for rain collection barrels can be installed. Although, I really don't think I will get this far this year.

We have some other drainage issues around the yard that may need fixing also in addition to the creation of a second parking stall for my truck.

I love the idea of raised beds but along with that I want plants that will grow every year with very little tending or replanting. I have heard a bit about "Survival Gardens".

Survival Gardens seem to be from the prepper community as a way to have a secret garden in plane sight. Why can't the average person with a yard do a similar thing? I'm not necessarily looking to make it secret but maintenance free would be great!

I'm going to order this book to get me started!




Have a great day!
Ian