Salutations from Kentucky!! :D

[Alexander Newman]

Howdy Y'all!!, Alexander from the heart of the bluegrass, totally new to farming and agriculture!!
I am starting with an inherited 6 acres to work with to attempt to create a modern spin on a traditional lifestyle....
I will be planting a garden this spring, keeping a journal of my first harvest, hoping to learn a lot and maybe even add some things to my list of things to accomplish!!

Any tips on where I should begin guys? I have a lot on my mind!!

 

[Corn Woman]

Welcome Alexander. Know what zone your in so you can make choices for your new garden that will yield better results.

 

[Hinotori]

Welcome!

 

[Denim Deb]

Welcome. I'd start small this year. Don't try to do too much all at once. Where in Kentucky are you? I'd love to be able to move there myself. Most of Kentucky is in the same zone as I am (zone 7), so you're weather is probably similar to what I have here.

 

[Alexander Newman]

I'll be in Heidleberg, Ky. Southeastern region closer to Beattyville/Lee county.

How big do you think my Garden should be??
I want to at LEAST grow enough food for me, I will also be hunting/fishing in the meanwhile.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Hey Alex - here's a big ol Texas WELCOME!

 

[Joel_BC]

Yeah, welcome.

Do you have some background working wih construction and machinery? Helps, if you want to do any sort of farming. If not, you can pick it up as you go.

Best of luck with your projects.

 

[Denim Deb]

A lot depends on soil conditions, and how you plant. If you do a 3 season garden, and companion planting, you can have a much smaller garden. For now, I'd try a small garden, no bigger than around 20x30 if that.

If your ground isn't frozen, I'd start prepping now. Get a rototiller and break up all that clay. Then, put composted manure on top of the ground and follow that w/organic material like broken down leaves, wood chips, etc. You can cover all of that w/black plastic and let it "cook" all winter. Come spring, you should have some nice soil for working with.