So the gardening preparations are swinging into high gear. I have rented a pull-behind tiller for next week. For the amount I want to till (though the walking would be good) I have one that can be towed behind the quad. With that I should be able to get the 3 garden areas very well tilled in one day.
I have most of what will be planted (though I need a couple more packs of some) and have drawn a garden sketch of where things will be placed. I have found some interesting ideas on companion planting and I think I will try that. I am also going to plant marigolds at the end of each row as I have been told/read they keep cats/insects out and repel weeds. While the rest of the province waits for May long weekend I think I will attempt a "Lois Hole" and plant a single row (seeds) of everything before "last frost."
The girls and I have painted garden stakes. Probably not necessary but we had fun doing it together.
I want to build my fences next week for the peas to climb. I plan and making them sturdy but easy enough to roll up and use year after year.
A lot of things are coming up in the flower beds. My tulips, lilies and lupins.
I am tired.
1 comment:
I would love to get a visual...Are you burying weeds already, or just tilling soil? If so, what kind of weeds are you dealing with?? Marigolds are wonderful for mosquitos!!!! We plant lots! but in locations where we want to have a fire or BBQ. You can easily keep the seeds from marigolds and plant next year BTW.....I love the idea of painting garden markers!!!!GO LOIS!!!! ;)
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