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Armchair Gardener
It doesn't take a wizard to surmise that, if nothing
else, the next few years will make for good storytelling. That's
why I've allowed some space here to chronicle my gardening endeavors
and my family's experiences as we transition from life in the "burbs"
to living "on the farm."
May 2002
It's only May 6 and much has happened. We finished up our cooperative
extension class. An excellent use of time! I have been able to follow
up on some useful connections and information that I will soon add
to the Resources section. We explored
three farm properties, one which is an organic certified operation
and beautiful. So much to learn. I purchased three Joel Salatin
books which I'm currently devouring. As a result, I am thinking
of enlarging my gardens for the 2003 season to be able to offer
family, friends, and anyone interested simple, organic produce,
grown from genetically diverse and time-honored varieties. This
season, I'll only have samples to offer, but at least it's a start.
(I wonder if you can keep laying hens in the suburbs?) Next weekend,
I should be able to plant the transplants and sew the first round
of annuals.
April 2002
I've ordered and received my seeds, sprouted
some of them in the laundry room under two grow lights, sowed the
cold-tolerant varieties, and prepared the garden soil and compost
pile for the season's rigors. Even in my limited garden plot, I'm
experimenting with a number of heritage seeds whose stories are
told on the "Lin's 2002 Seed Selection" page. My husband,
Dave, and I are also taking a class at the Frederick cooperative
extension: Beginning a Successful Small
Farm Operation.
Lin's 2002 Seed Selections:
Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs
My Perennials
Seed Saved from Last Year
Bird Watch
Farm Wish List
Summary
of 2001
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