First Step

Now that I have started this Blog thing and garden, it's time to get serious. January is almost gone and I haven't even started any seeds. Today I built three square beds at the garden from recycled fence pickets and a few 2x2's. I positioned the beds in a way that they will be visible from Defee and Pruett streets and secured them in place. Next I wanted to kill the clover that is growing and any grass that is still green after our recent freeze. I used vinegar as an alternative to synthetic herbicides. Not your household vinegar from your pantry, this is for agriculture use at 20% acidity. This is my prefered choice. Although I am not seeking organic certification at this time, this is an approved product for organic gardening. I like to use organic methods when ever possible. Part of my plan is to educate people of the damage we do to the environment by using synthetic chemicals and not following directions on the label. If we all made just one small change, we could make a big difference. One yard at a time. One community at a time.

The picture of my daughter is the future site of a seating area for visitors to enjoy the view.