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Reading List

Since it's been some years since I have actually gardened, I thought I should read up and find some good books to help me plan.

The All New Square Foot Gardening book convinced me to do some square foot beds.  The theory makes a lot of sense.  You can find quite a bit of information about the technique on the web.


The Zero-Mile Diet is also a really great book.  It's one I'm tempted to buy for my own library.


I was only able to quickly go through The Backyard Homestead before I had to return it.  It goes beyond gardening and is more geared towards, well, those who are doing backyard homesteading. 

Seeding

Yesterday I got some seeds started - two types of tomatoes, broccoli, sunflowers, and marigolds.

I will start the basil indoors next month and direct seed the cilantro and spinach.  

I need to do some reading and make a plan on how to use the space in my plot.  Until then, my seeds will (hopefully) grow by the sunniest window in the kitchen.

Organic Garden Plot

Last week I committed to renting an 175 sq. ft. organic garden plot in a gardening co-op.  I wanted to start with something small and narrowed it down to two out of four choices I was given.  I chose the one that was slightly bigger and on the end.  I liked the end spot as I could grow something that is a bit higher (vertical cucumbers? corn? sunflowers?) and not worry about shading my neighbour's garden.


It's already nearing the end of March so I'll have to plan fast!  I bought some West Coast Seeds seeds today so I could get some seedlings started indoors.


Here is a picture of my plot:

Many of the plots have low fences around them (as you can see in the picture).  Mine isn't fenced, and, for now, I will leave it that way.