Comments on: Saga of a Hindered but Hopeful Gardener – Post 3 – Plan B

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:04:23 +0000

Even if nothing grows as you have planned, you have started an area which you may now call”the garden”. You did it as a family, you worked hard toward a common goal, and though you were eating watermelons before they sprouted, you did get them in. The drawinsgs are amazing, I am going to springboard from them to thinking more artfully of my garden plans in the future. Keep adding amendment when you can. Dig a little deeper each time. Eventually,it all adds up and you will have the success of growing a crop to fruition, though you have already accomplished so much in the act. Fall gardens are great, less watering, kinder temps, gets everyone outdoors,and still can produce great food.

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By: Mom

Mom — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:12:06 +0000

Sweetie love the work you and the kids are doing, makes me envious since I am somewhat limited in gardening this year. Love the networking! If only we had this when I was a young mom…So great. I love following all the other links and “going ons”. Love you guys

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:27:26 +0000

Hi!

I think your plan looks great! I would definitely only plant a couple pumpkin plants! I planted 2 only 3 feet apart and they are going wild! They span about a 30×30 area.

Another thought if you like corn is to plant corn and put your watermelon and pumpkins inbetween the rows!! They take over the floor and the corn grows up! I’ve only had trouble with a few stalks being pulled over by the pumpkin and only when the corn was really small!! Just a thought maybe even for next year!

It looks like you’ve put in a ton of hard work! I’m sure you’ll grow some great produce!!

BTW — thanks for stopping by my site!!

By: Leah

Leah — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:07:33 +0000

I look forward to seeing your samples. I may take you up on doing a custom work. Let me think about what I’d like. So exciting!

By: heather

heather — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:15:47 +0000

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By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:09:18 +0000

I agree with everyone’s gardening advice and love your sketches too!

By: The Farrm

The Farrm — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:07:23 +0000

I second and third the advice given about the pumpkins. Each plant will put off a few runners. Watch the runners and when they set 2 – 4 pumpkins then you can cut that vine just after the last pumpkin so the energy the plant has will go to developing those pumpkins and they will turn out really nice. Otherwise, you will have 1 or 2 nice pumpkins fully ripe and good size and then 5 or 6 smaller ones in various stages of growth that never really get mature enough by the end of the season.

Great idea with the peas in front of the sunflowers! They should climb the sunflowers with ease and the sunflowers won’t mind it a bit! They WILL get 12 ft tall and your faith in that little seed will grow as well! Mine are already 3 ft tall and we have just started our growing season here.

BTW – I am throughly impressed with your work ethic and that you are teaching it to your kids! It will help them in every aspect of their lives! (Try cutting an aloe vera plant for the blister-Aloe vera will help form a scab within HOURS. Then you can be back to work the next day, cracking the whip and sippin’ lemonade!

By: Rachymommy

Rachymommy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:39:09 +0000

Okay… I’m just going to have to hold myself back and limit my pumpkin and watermelon hills. You’ve convinced me.

Thanks for adding my button to your sidebar. It’s tough getting the word out about the weekly linky. I just love seeing what kind of fun everyone is having with their families. I want to see more, more, more! Thanks for grabbing my button and spreading the word!

By: Rachymommy

Rachymommy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:35:51 +0000

Leah… that’s so cool that you’re from SD.

I’d love to sell some artwork to anyone who is interested. I’ll work on some pieces and post them. I’d also love to do some custom pieces: size, particular flowers, fruits, or vegetables, favorite quote or verse to accompany it, etc.

If anyone is interested please let me know. I’ll have some sample ready next week.