Just when we thought spring was officially here, winter was back with a blast of cold air and snow. IN. TEXAS. It's so weird...
There was quite a bit of progress in the garden with my work party I hosted this past weekend. The party was on March 1st, but I'm counting it for February. I'm glad my family was not questioning my methods, because I sure was the whole time.
The 'Leaf' is more visible now. It will be even more visible when I complete the other three beds. I hope the people flying overhead are seeing it. Your welcome southwest!
Honestly, with a closer eye, the garden looks brown, and messy. I want to scream: IT'S NOT DONE YET! It's better than the month before and that's all I need to continue.
FEBRUARY'S TO-DO LIST
1. Complete Swale
75% complete. I'm still waiting for a good rain to test it out. It's as done as it's going to get until then. I may have to tweak the level and will fill it up with mulch.
2. Complete tree trimming
75% complete. I'm still waiting for a good rain to test it out. It's as done as it's going to get until then. I may have to tweak the level and will fill it up with mulch.
2. Complete tree trimming
Done! My dad, his wife, and neighbor Alex helped me with the big elm tree. It was mostly my dad. There were some scary moments when my dad was almost hit by a falling limb. I'm thankful neighbor Alex saved the day.
3. Build the Kiwi Trellis
25% complete. The holes are dug and most of the pieces are purchased. It needs to be built, but since the kiwi's aren't here, I'm not too worried. We decided to leave out the wire vises because they seem to be an unnecessary expense.
4. Complete mulched pathways
0% complete. Since we ran out of cardboard at my work party and don't have the mulch, I couldn't even entertain starting this. I only thought I had a mulch source...
0% complete. Since we ran out of cardboard at my work party and don't have the mulch, I couldn't even entertain starting this. I only thought I had a mulch source...
5. Complete Plant purchases
Done! Everything is pretty much ordered except for the comfrey. I'll just buy that at the nursery.
Done! Everything is pretty much ordered except for the comfrey. I'll just buy that at the nursery.
6. Construct Annual Beds
Done!
Done!
7. Start seeds for annual bed
Done! I have a lot going on in the seedling department.
Done! I have a lot going on in the seedling department.
8. Get beds ready for the Banana circle
10% complete. I have the holes for the bananas started and have a good start on the big compost hole.
10% complete. I have the holes for the bananas started and have a good start on the big compost hole.
9. Prune Grapes
Done! Everyone needs an easy task to cross off the list.
Done! Everyone needs an easy task to cross off the list.
10. Construct the linear Herb bed
0% complete. I'll need to restock the cardboard and order more compost.
12. Start potatoes.
20% complete. The potatoes are purchased. I'm waiting for them to grow some good eyes before planting them.
0% complete. I'll need to restock the cardboard and order more compost.
11. Mulch tree trimmings for beds or swale
15% complete. The trimmings are in two nice piles waiting me for.
20% complete. The potatoes are purchased. I'm waiting for them to grow some good eyes before planting them.
HARVEST
