tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post7129775271913183737..comments2023-10-15T01:09:13.049-07:00Comments on notions & threads: Project Monday: Garden JournalKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00990739997448620152noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post-74131931483174972012010-03-23T10:52:13.000-07:002010-03-23T10:52:13.000-07:00I love your comments, Lisa!I love your comments, Lisa!Kelly Feinbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post-79883403496915350812010-03-20T08:52:44.000-07:002010-03-20T08:52:44.000-07:00I found that whether I "throw the seeds in an...I found that whether I "throw the seeds in and see what happens" or plan it all out strategically...it pretty much all ends up the same. At this point I plan a little like rotating cabbage and braccissas, but other than that...I'm totally with gardenmama on newspaper and straw! Last year was the first year we gave that a go...and wow what a difference it makes. Very little maintenance, just make sure to wet the paper before putting straw over it so it doesnt blow away. Next year you just till it all under, whatever hasnt decomposed already that is. Also raised beds are the best because you can arch pvc piping over the tops of them easily to create a covered bed when it gets colder. Good luck. Can't wait to see what you grow!<br /><br />:)LisaEarth Mamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post-51985449943292074142010-03-16T16:51:15.000-07:002010-03-16T16:51:15.000-07:00I would love it...if you drive it here with the wh...I would love it...if you drive it here with the whole fam:)Kelly Feinbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post-5564769318943371732010-03-16T09:26:05.000-07:002010-03-16T09:26:05.000-07:00Your posts always inspire me, Nicole! I can't ...Your posts always inspire me, Nicole! I can't wait ti plant more herbs this year and more flowers. Thanks so much for the newspaper/straw tip. I am lucky that I live in Kentucky, because you really can just throw seeds and something will grow!Kelly Feinbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post-43951527128023999522010-03-15T09:31:43.000-07:002010-03-15T09:31:43.000-07:00I really have no advice since I have a brown thumb...I really have no advice since I have a brown thumb and can't keep our one house plant healthy...but maybe we should send you some of our 'all-natural' organic fertilizer'...you want the 1/2 wheelbarrow or the full??<br />Have fun!gayle lyonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830518260713053714.post-37965928245978632232010-03-14T22:03:30.000-07:002010-03-14T22:03:30.000-07:00I enjoyed seeing your photos of your raised garden...I enjoyed seeing your photos of your raised garden beds, (and of Matt, Hi Matt!) : ) hehe my husband has said the same before too.<br />I too enjoy veggie gardening in raised beds. I like the way they look as well as function. A good help in the garden as far as keeping the weeds down and keeping the soil damp is to line your beds with newspaper and then straw. Companion planting can probably be looked up online which is helpful for veggie gardening as well as rotating where you plant certain things each year. I look forward to planting new and old favorites this year in our 'new gardens' Herbal gardening was my first love and might just be one of my favorite types of gardening. Herbal beds are lovely to walk by as you take in the scent, they are wonderful in a vase in your bedroom window to scent your dreams, a vase in the kitchen for easy access to recipes that call for herbs, a sprig of mint in your ice tea... I love herb gardens for children as well, it stimulates many senses. I appreciate that you wrote you are a "throw the seeds and see what happens" gardener, I think that is the magic and fun of gardening. And truly each year you learn a bit more about how you will garden the next time and more about yourself in the process as well. As far as posts that I have for gardening they are more whimsical aspects of gardening like "How to create a fairy crown of flowers" or "How to create a salad of edible flowers" "gathering wild violets to freeze in ice cubes"... Happy Gardening! xoxogardenmamanoreply@blogger.com