Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Seeds Ordered! Please add if you have packets to share.


These were ordered from Bountifulgardens.org  (organic and heirloom)
Lacinto Kale
Aisan lettuce mix
Heirloom lettuce mix
onions
alpine strawberries
basil
cilantro
Nasturtium
Romanesco
Broccoli
Envy Edamame
Arugula
Bulls Blood Beets
Lemon cucumbers
Sugar Snap Peas
Sweet Bell Pepper Mix
Jalepeno

Garden Inquiry (add ?'s here)


What is the sun's path?  
How many full sun hours are there?
Is there any shaded areas?
Where are the winds coming from?
Is it easily accessible?
Is there water available?
What is the nature of the soil?
Can I use planter boxes?
Is there existing vegetation and rocks?
Will I have to build raised beds?
Are there animals and birds that visit?
Do I need a fence?
Should I have hoop house, green house, or cold frame?
How much time will I choose to tend to my garden?
What kind of yield am I desiring?
Do I want my own garden, and/or do I want to support a community garden?
What is my biggest perceived challenge?

Monday, March 30, 2009

Connecting to our food systems in everyday verbage

How can we bring more awareness to our food system? Lettuce play with our verbage in the everyday!  Add to me....

cultivate
grow
sprout
marinate
brew
steep
sow


Sunday, March 29, 2009