How we went from forest to food production

[Justanotherguy]

When we bought this property at the end of 2022 it did not have a garden space so thats the first project we tackled so we can produce our own fruits and veggies. This is what that looked like.

My wife and I dug all the holes and raised the fence.

 

[Justanotherguy]

 

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[Justanotherguy]

I just planned the bed/crop rotation for 2026 (even though we cant plant until June 1)

In the ground already (and buried under snow) are Garlic

Rhubarb, Strawberries, Asparagus and Horseradish.

We grow a surplus of everything and then store the excess via canning, freeze drying, freezing and dehydrating.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Love your setup! I really need gravel between my beds. It sure would cut down on my weed-whacking chores. Do you have trouble with the deer getting your fruit?

 

[Justanotherguy]

Love your setup! I really need gravel between my beds. It sure would cut down on my weed-whacking chores.

Weeds still bust through but the big flame thrower or Homemade weed killer keeps them back but its a constant battle.