Original blue print that came from my husband’s head, all the supplies were free; with the exceptions of a few 2X4’s and the hardware. Each year we let are starter seeds grow once they are strong enough to be moved outside, free from the elements and any bad bugs that might find them tasty.
I like to always have some good flower plants placed in the garden and attracting the good bugs before I let them out on their own. For example, ladybugs eat aphids, and they like sunflowers and lupine. Plant these two flowers and you’ll invite the critters that will take care of your aphid problem.
All of our seeds are heirlooms; we do not grow hybrid plants in our garden, so sometimes this requires richer dirt and extra care, the healthier your soil is, and the less work you’ll have to do keeping your plants happy. We have found that Composting improves the soil and turns household waste (that would otherwise end up in the landfill) into “gold.”
Adding compost to the soil:
• improves soil
• helps maintain a neutral pH
• helps soil to hold more water and nutrients
• feeds microbes and earthworms that support plants
Almost all organic waste your household produces can be used to make compost. That includes: grass clippings, vegetable peels and scraps, egg shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds. Meat and dairy should not go in the compost pile.
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