Monthly Archives: March 2012

Planting our grapes

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Greg

Today I planted our 12 new grape vines. They were lined up at the edge of the low garden, that is plants under three feet tall, and then planted in a row six feet apart. I will put a fence … Continue reading →

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The garden as of March 26, 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Greg

As each day comes and goes it appears that the last frost might have been six weeks earlier than average. It usual frosts for the last time around April 18th in zone 5b, however now it tools like it could … Continue reading →

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Wild Leeks — the season’s first harvest

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Greg

Pickled and canned wild leeks (also called ramps) that I foraged, processed, and preserved! First things first, what’s a wild leek? Think of it as a cross between a onion, chive, garlic, and chard. It’s totally edible from bulb to … Continue reading →

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The grapes of glory

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Greg

Our grape vines have arrived. They are a year old and ready to plant! I have ten total as mentioned before. I will need to build a 60′ support for them ASAP! They came with a bonus! I broke a … Continue reading →

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Fence as trellis

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Greg

Today I put up 50′ of field fence as a trellis for the peas. I didn’t drive the posts in far since they’ll need to come out. The fence itself couldn’t be stretched so it’s a bit wavy. I raised … Continue reading →

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Planted greens, onions, carrots, and beets

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Greg

Today I planted a 50 foot three feet wide row with black seeded Simpson lettuce, heirloom carrots as separators, kale, spinach, and beets. This area is the closest to afternoon shade so I thought it would be a good place … Continue reading →

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summer too soon?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Greg

Yesterday the iron pony and I plowed in a lot of sod. I went looking for field fence to use for the peas, tomatoes, beans, and yes, actual fencing! The fence runs $165 for 330′ plus tax. Steel posts are … Continue reading →

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Garden Ground Prep

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Greg

I was nearly 80F today. I used the nice (but actually hot!) weather to break sod on another 2,700 sq feet of garden. This will be the main stay area as it gets the best sun and wetness mixture. I’ll … Continue reading →

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busted saws and railings

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Greg

I finished up the railing mostly on the outward loft. I’m pleased Lauren is happy and I saved us $200 to $800 depending on what we would have installed professionally made. It’s not rustic joinery, I may play with that … Continue reading →

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Sowed our peas today!

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Greg

It is five or six weeks before the average last frost for zone five b. That means it is time to direct seed peas! I read that pea seeds are benefited by soaking so I did this for about an … Continue reading →

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