potager

I am really into potager gardening. These two pics show one I am working on for a client in Neenah, WI. The 4 quadrants are filled with compost and topped with shredded mulch. Around the perimeter is a lining of flagstone. The paths are crushed granite. In the center is a Honeycrisp apple tree, and in two beds are obelisks for climbing beans. Two quadrants are for a mixture of perennial and annual crops, for perennials there are raspberry plants, an edging of strawberries, asparagus. The other edges are spinach, mesclun, carrots and lettuce. I have also planted zucchini, pumpkins, tomatoes, yellow summer squash. Aliong two edges, seen from the home are flowers suitable for cutting.

Gardening in freezing WI

Well last night we had temps in the thirties again. Brrr. I planted 6 more Heritage raspberry plants and also some Jersey Giant asparagus roots. I also want to get a few currants and a Montmorency tart cherry tree. This weekend no matter what, I am planting tomatoes and peppers. Hopefully tomorrow morning the potatoes and beans will go in before I open up shop. I have finished the potager and will post some pictures, it turned out really cool!

Internet Withdrawal

Thank goodness I'm able to access the Internet again! After several weeks of being "on the list" finally I have access again :) happy days are here again