tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post4050410480972780569..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Garden GazintasLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71198366200498058272011-02-14T10:22:27.661-05:002011-02-14T10:22:27.661-05:00Yes, but you have to admit, you are really enjoyin...Yes, but you have to admit, you are really enjoying the learning as you go. When all this is old hat, you'll look for the next area to educate yourself about.Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59884643616983046262011-02-12T16:40:32.886-05:002011-02-12T16:40:32.886-05:00McKenzie Elizabeth, they are all interesting books...McKenzie Elizabeth, they are all interesting books. For me, they were a new and exciting way to look at both gardening and landscaping. Hopefully I can figure it out!<br /><br />City Sister, gardening is like that, always something to learn and I don't think a lifetime is enough to learn it in! You'll enjoy saving seeds. It's just as rewarding as harvesting all those veggies.<br /><br />Bettina, that's the idea. So theoretically next year and following will be easier! I read the same thing about marigolds as you mention about onions. Still, I figure it can't hurt, and as Risa says below, part of the battle is one by confusing the enemy. <br /><br />Oh Jane, if only that were true! <br /><br />Mr. H, I've read that about several things folks let go to seed. Hopefully I'm not creating a monster I later regret, LOL Hopefully I'll have some helpful companion results to report later this summer. <br /><br />Mama Pea, I did read a couple of interesting articles on marigolds, but drat if I can remember where they are. Baker Creek (and somebody else) listed marigolds reputed to still have their but deterring power. I read too, that for nematodes, what's needed is an intensely planted bed of marigolds rather than intermingling with other plants. No matter, they are a lovely garden flower. <br /><br />Jennifer, it's a great way to garden! I'm using some of the websites you link to in your post. It will be interesting to share results.<br /><br />Heather, Interesting you should mention a potager. Parisienne Farmgirl (http://www.parisiennefarmgirl.com/2011/02/potager-101-lesson-1-and-giveaway.html) has just started an online class on this very subject. I'm following along because it's close to what I want to t do too.<br /><br />Risa, if I can accomplish that much I'll be satisfied. I suppose if I were growing a production garden or farming, I'd stick with monoculture. Like you though, I think that has enough problems to warrant another approach. I'm kind of excited about trying this one.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79969752661196666152011-02-12T11:29:07.888-05:002011-02-12T11:29:07.888-05:00It's exciting to watch this happen. We've ...It's exciting to watch this happen. We've learned here that polyculture confusing plant predators and helps prevent nutrient depletion. The only disadvantage is you can't always find everything that's ready to be harvested -- which was the rationale for monoculture, but led to so many other ills, we don't mind missing the occasional tidbit.Doyu Shoninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148504542232844586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22959901935854596982011-02-12T11:09:27.809-05:002011-02-12T11:09:27.809-05:00I will be watching out for your gardening posts! ...I will be watching out for your gardening posts! I like to do companion planting and have had dreams of a potager... just have never done the research and the work to make it a reality. Thanks for the inspiration.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461614613433604029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-6656424502649219682011-02-12T10:05:59.966-05:002011-02-12T10:05:59.966-05:00It seems we have similar thoughts on our mind!
(h...It seems we have similar thoughts on our mind! <br />(http://goldendory.blogspot.com/2011/02/companion-planting.html)<br /><br />I will have to check out that book!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590725358173764929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42306789654133662372011-02-12T09:38:22.026-05:002011-02-12T09:38:22.026-05:00I guess it just goes to show that we can make gard...I guess it just goes to show that we can make gardening as simple or complicated as we wish. Did the old-timers have as much information as we do? Or were they wiser when it came to the "natural" (companion planting, etc.) ways to do things? There truly is something to learn each year when gardening. Keeps things interesting anyway!<br /><br />P.S. I've been told that the "stink" has been bred out of marigolds and so they don't do the same job of repelling bad insects as they did a generation or so ago. Rats.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1096493093516188412011-02-12T09:23:19.915-05:002011-02-12T09:23:19.915-05:00I might have to try reading that "Great Garde...I might have to try reading that "Great Garden Companions" book. Mostly, we are always looking for ways to keep the bad bug populations down but so far have not had much luck with things like marigolds and even catmint...boy did that backfire. We read that catmint keeps aphids away so I planted them in between our broccoli plants one year...and, oops, forgot about them. They promptly went to seed and now we have as much catmint as anyone could ever want.:) <br /><br />If you come up with any companion plants that seem to work I would love to know. I do think that growing beans in with our tomatoes seems to help the tomatoes do well, we have done that for 3 years now.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38260169625150721182011-02-12T08:48:06.657-05:002011-02-12T08:48:06.657-05:00You really are one of the most organized gardeners...You really are one of the most organized gardeners I have ever seen. Good luck on the kitchen plans. It will be fun to see it come from beginning to end.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1278896305891979112011-02-12T08:39:46.342-05:002011-02-12T08:39:46.342-05:00maybe you can just move the planned "beds&quo...maybe you can just move the planned "beds" around each year, when you've checked that the combinations work? there are lots of interesting things to consider, though sometimes I have a feeling it's a bit "like and dislike" of the gardener as well. e.g. everybody says to plant carrots and onions to deter carrot fly - but when you check it out closer, most people admit that you need huge amounts of onion rows around the one or two carrot rows to make it work. I tried to put up a fleece "fence" around the carrots because carrot flies apparently don't fly that high - and this worked much better for me! it's probably why they're saying that a garden is never finished - there's always new info somewhere that works better than the old stuff:)) good luck in figuring this all out!Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40137249094109519012011-02-12T08:26:20.454-05:002011-02-12T08:26:20.454-05:00I love the idea of not saving seed from everything...I love the idea of not saving seed from everything every year...it's such a duh idea, but one that didn't cross my mind...thanks!City Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474047622089407153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27425043494709581362011-02-12T08:07:59.141-05:002011-02-12T08:07:59.141-05:00I think I will try and look up those book titles. ...I think I will try and look up those book titles. <br />The picture of your tomato and marigold bed is so lovely! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />McKenzie Elizabeth~ McKenzie Elizabeth~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12001103463956188364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91741939001242839782011-02-12T07:56:33.088-05:002011-02-12T07:56:33.088-05:00Melissa, I can so relate because this will only be...Melissa, I can so relate because this will only be our third garden in this location. Sounds like you are doing some serious study and planning. I'll share what I am learning too, and maybe we can all learn from one another!<br /><br />Heidi, it's a great book. Maybe your local public library has a copy(?)<br /><br />Lynda, thanks! LOL. We do have some big projects going on. I just hope they remain to be interesting reading.<br /><br />Theresa, isn't that the truth. I'm so glad I didn't write it off altogether!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2292636926085573232011-02-12T06:56:35.988-05:002011-02-12T06:56:35.988-05:00Isn't it wonderful when you have one of those ...Isn't it wonderful when you have one of those moments that take both work and stress away and allow for forward movement and thinking! Glad the book really did provide what you were looking for!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7260481569928515292011-02-12T01:18:21.328-05:002011-02-12T01:18:21.328-05:00Oh Boy! I'm really looking forward to your pos...Oh Boy! I'm really looking forward to your posts: Garden AND New Kitchen! Yahoo!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15555247996056833242011-02-12T00:59:22.454-05:002011-02-12T00:59:22.454-05:00That sounds like a book I'd really like to rea...That sounds like a book I'd really like to read! I think you've got the start of a good plan!-Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350457668863567842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12357791484292698682011-02-12T00:29:12.160-05:002011-02-12T00:29:12.160-05:00Having just moved 6 months ago I am new to gardeni...Having just moved 6 months ago I am new to gardening here. My yard needs prep work. But, I am dreaming and planning. I have a few lettuce and spinach starts. I am working out the animals that like to eat up my garden. My husband took an organic gardening class and he really understands the companion gardening so much better now. Share your journey with us on it???<br /> MelissaKids and Canning Jarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794388845414644018noreply@blogger.com