Monthly Archives: June 2010
Carmen-Gardening in Galesville
Hi! My name is Carmen, and this is my guest post for the “Your SFG” program that Emily started. This is our first year attempting a square foot garden – in fact we haven’t done any gardening at all for a long time. I read as much as possibly on the subject (especially this blog!), and spent weeks planning and reformulating the layout for the garden. My husband build two 4×8′ sections out of lumber and we painted it the same color as our chicken coop (also new this year). Due to a very early spring in Wisconsin, I was … Continue reading
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The weather is holding. . .
I’m happy to say that we’ve had no snow or hail! The weather swings from hot to cold, with crazy winds in between, but my garden is FINALLY growing. Here’s my full report: From left to right, I am growing cucumbers, onions, carrots, onions, broccoli, parsley, lettuce, and cilantro. I finally got my trellis installed for the cucumbers, and they have all emerged! This garden bed has my peas and potatoes. The potatoes are doing wonderfully. I’ve had to tie the peas to the trellis, because the crazy winds keep blowing them down. One of my tomatoes snapped in two, … Continue reading
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Calling All Bloggers!
Do you already blog about gardening (at least sometimes)? Are you interested in posting pictures and the progress of your garden? Now is your chance! I’m starting a new section of my blog, called Your SFG (square foot garden) where my readers and bloggers can contribute. ALL GARDENERS are welcome (even if you don’t follow the square-foot method)! Blogroll If you are interested in having your blog listed on my Your SFG page, send an email to emily@mysquarefootgarden.net Be sure to include: Name (first only) Location (city and state) Gardening method (traditional, container, raised bed, square foot, etc.) Link to your … Continue reading
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Updated–Raised Garden Bed Cost Comparison
Go here for the original post about buying vs. building cost comparison. For those of you who love Square Foot Gardening, or at least prefer to grow in raised garden beds, I have good news for you! There are more and more options when it comes to purchasing raised or square foot garden beds. Honestly, it’s VERY difficult to do an “apples to apples” comparison, but I’m going to try! I have found several online sources to purchase garden beds. SquareFootGardening.com HomeGardensToGo.com KareeLaneGardens.com Easy Garden Box Greenland Gardener Kit Frame It Garden Bed Suncast Garden Kit The last 4 are … Continue reading
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Back in the Garden, again. . .
I am tired, achy, and sneezing my head off. I have a little bit of a sunburn and sore muscles everywhere. But I’m so happy to be outside working in my garden. I’m not kidding when I say that up until June 1, not a week went by without hail or snow. I woke up on May 24th to about 4 inches of snow on my poor tomatoes that were hardening off on the back deck. Those of you in Utah know what I’m talking about! But only those who live in Lehi seem to enjoy the generous amounts of … Continue reading
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Easy Garden Box–Review
I’m always on the lookout for places to buy raised garden beds (and square foot garden beds), and have I found a great option! This is called the Easy Garden Box and it is available to purchase at nurseries across the country, or on Amazon.com! I have to admit, this may be my favorite garden bed so far. It’s super easy to put together, very sturdy, and just a little deeper than most vinyl boxes. I’ll walk you through the setup. . . Here is a picture of the box it came in–it can easily fit in the back of a … Continue reading
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The strike is over. . .
In case you didn’t notice, I went on strike. You see, not a week went by without snow or hail. Seriously!?! I was so frustrated–how can I write about MY square foot garden when I can’t plant anything (or if I do it will be killed by the weather)? So I went on strike. Sorry for not letting you know–but that’s sorta how strikes work. Nobody gives you notice, they just don’t show up. There was a picket line with signs and placards. But that was only in my head. I have been saving up all sorts of things to … Continue reading
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