As a follow up to my last gardening tips, I thought I would present a slightly more sober, and practical series based around Companion Gardening. To be honest, I have no idea what companion gardening is, and I only learned of its name after a facebook comment was left on my page. In a nutshell, I believe, it is the act of starting your next sowing season under and around your current one to optimized PH balances and a bunch of other stuff I don't really understand. Don't worry! You don't have to understand either! Twila is here to help. Kind of.
I have some tomato plants on their way out, but still fruiting, so I have elected to plant my winter garden of spinach, carrots, and kale around them. Follow along dearies!
Find any old spot in between plants that you can. It doesn't have to be a large spot, as the seedlings start very small. In between my tomatoes I am going to plant some carrots!
Ok, OK! Before I hear anyone crying out from their computer desk, "WOE is me! I haven't a garden bed, I can not do these magical things!" THIS is what my garden looks like. (I.E. you can plant a garden anywhere.... in anything... Solanah even has one on her tiny balcony.)
Its best if you employ some child labor, and get them to water everything while you sit back and enjoy a cup of whatever beverage you like to drink... If I were not pregnant, obviously I would have a mimosa in hand.
Other good things you can plant in the end of summer/fall season are cabbage seeds and broccoli. Depending on where you live... yeah I am looking at you northern Cali... you have a successful garden all the way through winter!
As always, I am available via email to answer (seriously and not so jokingly) any questions you have about.. anything, but particularly gardening.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Super Serious Garden Tips with Twila
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Companion planting refers to planting things that help each other grow. For example always plant basil around tomato plants as it'll keep the bugs away from your tomatoes, and to get more scent from roses, plant garlic around them (warning: garlic re-seeds like crazy so keep an eye on it otherwise you'll be overrun!) I know I had a book on it ages ago, I'm sure if you check your library or inter library loan system you can find something. Good luck gardening, it feels good to get your hands in the dirt, and I look forward to it every spring!
XXX
Suzanne
child labor is the best kind!
Thanks again Twila. I do so enjoy the fun spin you put on your blog. You make me want to try some gardening this season, even though I am not living in my own home.
Sending all of my love to your beautiful green garden!) It's true - you can have a garden everywhere) My father used to grow tomatos and hot peeppers in flower pots on his window. I've never eaten tomatoes that were more delicious)
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most kids LOVE to help out with this stuff at that age though, so it's a good fun time for them. it is when they are about 13 that they don't want to help you with planting haha. How you feeling??
Oh, how fun. This is the cutest post. I was feeling kind of sad today, but this really cheered me up. Thanks! You and your kids are truly adorable.
Such gorgeous pics of you and the kiddies gardening. Wish I looked that glamourous when I garden! :)
Victoria, I am feeling much better and finally less tired! thank goodness!
:)
you are too sweet for asking! <3
you are adorable. I love your blog!
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