Tuesday, April 1, 2008

what's next?


will we ever get past the compost? and if we do - what next?

well - i was able to wrangle free compost from the city (thanks!) - but it really could use some amending! not a single worm was in sight in 6 cubic meters of compost - time to get that pile in contact with the earth & add some nutrients in.

next steps:

prep garden beds
  • remove weeds, rocks, etc.
  • aerate
add to compost
  • composted horse manure (@ my place)
  • quality top soil (in my back lane)
  • wee bit of my biodynamic compost
build up beds

let sit for 1-2 weeks (patience.....)

plan garden
  • what's getting planted where
  • who's taking care of what
build cold frame
  • i have most of the materials needed for a fabulous cold frame
  • charm (island) brian next time he is in town
plant!
  • start some seeds inside (e.g. tomatoes, peppers)
  • harden off in cold frame
  • direct sow some seeds
have fun along the way!

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