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May 14, 2013 Yesterday I spent most of my day taking down six trees. These trees had there issues, but our mini forest was causing them to grow at weird, bent, unsafe angles. These angled trunks were shooting out over my raised bed blocking the much needed light. With a handsaw and ax I took...

May 13, 2012 Yesterday I put the finishing touches on May's planting. Basil, Chard, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radicchio, Scallion, Parsley, Beet, Carrot, Parsnip, Radish, Cilantro, Cantaloup, Corn, Cucumber, Gourd, Okra, Pumpkin, Squash, Dill and snap beans. I also had a chance to organize my...

May 12, 2013 Happy Mothers Day. This morning starts off a little rainy, but by 8 it is already clearing up. My only planned outing is a trip to Tractor Supply for Dragon Food and maybe(we'll see) a Rita's Run. Middy got me a lovely pink and white Hosta for by the pond for mothers Day. She...

May 11, 2013 Yesterday I spent much of the day preparing the house and porch for todays party. I added a few garden statues to the ornamental gardens and tidied up the plants on the porch. My dragons got their first taste of scrambled egg and seemed a bit confused by it. The quail just ran...

May 10, 2013 Yesterday was a slower day as I had afternoon plans to take my son to an author signing at Barnes and Nobles in PA. During the signing, which was packed, I noticed a young girl coming up on crutches. Now my son had already given up his seat for another woman. My husband and I...

Thanks Deb, I did PM you. :)

May 9, 2013 Another wet morning, which means time to relax into our day and reflect on some ideas. With my daughter sucking on a Popsicle(she's teething at the moment...those molars hurt), we curl up under an afghan together and gaze out the large living room window. I realize that what I...

May 8, 2013 The rain is coming down and against my canopy of trees it is lovely. A serene feeling washes over me. For a brief minute I'm still, all I hear are the geese honking and the tap of the rain as it beats down and whooshes through the rain gutters. This is Zen. Suddenly I am...

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/start-a-quick-and-easy-food-garden.aspx#axzz2Shw2v64T Planting in top soil bags.This inspired me to turn that big Sandy hill behind my house into a lush thriving garden. My problem is that any topsoil I add, tends to wash to the bottom. I'm...

I wonder what a psychiatrist would say if they new that I not only spent my days happily gardening, but my nights dreaming, plotting and scheming about my little seeds. I've put down my beloved books, my paint brushes, and my crafts to spend what time I'm not in the garden reading about how to...

I'll make sure to get some pics up soon. I grew up in Arizona by Gilbert on Williams AFB. :) I loved the area...but gardening must be difficult. I so want chickens too...just not allowed. Wonder if there are any chickens that don't look like chickens.

Unfortunately no pickup, but maybe I could find some way to crate it up in some plastic tubs and haul at least some in my car. I will look into , thanks for the info.

Don't get me wrong, my husband will work...but my worry is what happens when he can't or if he gets laid off again. This economy is aweful. Still if we do as you say, economize and budget and make change now I think it will be easier later on. I also don't care for city or suburbs. I'd love...

I do understand about the economy being the way it is, my husband was laid off in December. We were so unsure and scared. He was fortunate enough to find a job, but the experiance took away our own security. Our city code limits livestock, but I know some of our neighbors have chickens. I...

We had farm dirt brought last year, with lots of poo....probably the problem. I will definately try again. Thanks

Last year they really didn't bother the fence, but maybe I should plant a small offering garden just for them. Any suggestions?

Thanks Denim Deb, Why is it you don't use your old plants? I will definately try the leaves. I piled a ton in the lasagna garden I started, the rest i either piled in our composting area or just raked under the trees. I wonder where I could get horse manure from? Had to fence the garden...

I think my own first step was my experimental compost garden. I read about lasagna gardening last spring and tried a small bed, I noticed though that my best garden was next to the dog run. My tomatos just kept on coming and finally the vines died in November! This is right next to my deck...

Good Morning-Day 2 Thank you all for the wonderful input. Let me tell you a little about me. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? I live in Pemberton Township, NJ. Two years we moved from Apartment living into a lovely lake community. I own a three floor...

I am brand new here, but have been wondering about this topic for a long time. Can you tell me what self sufficiency has meant to you and your family? How have you changed your life? What have you done to achieve it? I have many thoughts, but am unsure of where to start. Many thanks, Nicole...