tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post4481209440021350180..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: A Start on the Forest Garden HedgerowLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-845144405737836332015-02-05T19:32:58.123-05:002015-02-05T19:32:58.123-05:00I know this is kinda off-subject, but looking at y...I know this is kinda off-subject, but looking at your pictures, it occurred to me how nice it must be for your goats to be so comfortable outside during these winter months. I know sometimes the high temps in summer aren't as comfortable for them, but they sure are getting their fresh air and sunshine now. And looking very healthy!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30074893032383234102015-02-05T15:25:21.224-05:002015-02-05T15:25:21.224-05:00Lynda, I appreciate that. I can only hope more wil...Lynda, I appreciate that. I can only hope more will be inspired to take whatever small steps they can. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37639253151745693712015-02-05T11:07:55.276-05:002015-02-05T11:07:55.276-05:00I admire your vision! I think this is really goin...I admire your vision! I think this is really going to be wonderful!Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85686695442532233972015-02-05T03:45:28.225-05:002015-02-05T03:45:28.225-05:00Thank you so much sharing this with us. Please do...Thank you so much sharing this with us. Please dont think it ever uninteresting. Those without land are living the dream vicariously. We all dream of a hedgerow, im sure. You (and Dan) will make it happen for all of us to enjoy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90043306616909847682015-02-04T21:46:35.868-05:002015-02-04T21:46:35.868-05:00Sandy, I agree about getting it down on paper. Esp...Sandy, I agree about getting it down on paper. Especially since Dan and I sometimes visualize different things! Like you, we don't think welded wire fencing holds up very well. Next time we need a roll of fencing we'll get either field fencing or goat fencing. <br /><br />Leah, thank you! And yes, goats make great snoopervisors. :)<br /><br />Mark, making a start has meant a lot. Now I'm trying to get my first tree and shrub order together. Hopefully next weekend we can get a start on the top section.<br /><br />Tuesday, me too, LOL. And, oh my, but goats are curious creatures, which of course you know!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31701250005482292542015-02-04T20:44:03.737-05:002015-02-04T20:44:03.737-05:00I can't wait to watch the progress on your he...I can't wait to watch the progress on your hedgerow!! <br /><br />Your goats look worn out from all the helping they did - LOL I finally understand that.Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029757964989146602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-89854714158141782192015-02-04T16:55:32.791-05:002015-02-04T16:55:32.791-05:00You have quite an undertaking going there! It'...You have quite an undertaking going there! It'll be interesting to see how it develops. We have enough white stuff over frozen ground all we can really do is plan and wait for early spring.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343134852881572900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46068850970645922032015-02-04T14:31:56.579-05:002015-02-04T14:31:56.579-05:00Wow! That looks like both a lot of work and fun a...Wow! That looks like both a lot of work and fun at the same time! I look forward to your future posts on this! I always learn a ton on these posts so I can't wait to learn more. Good luck! Those goats look mighty interested in the process. Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901630432442427523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-28073680069831567172015-02-04T13:15:01.877-05:002015-02-04T13:15:01.877-05:00Leigh,
I find it helpful to always create a plan ...Leigh,<br /><br />I find it helpful to always create a plan on paper, then modify as you start to work. Getting rid of those black cherry trees are beneficial since they're no go for your goats. I can't wait to see your final results. <br /><br />Cattle panels or feedlot panels come in handy when trying to fence a particular area. We're using them this year to fence in our garden. For the last three years we used wired fence on a roll, and it didn't hold up as good as we thought. Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46135820770944168332015-02-04T12:16:56.244-05:002015-02-04T12:16:56.244-05:00Kev, well it only seems like we know what we'r...Kev, well it only seems like we know what we're doing, LOL. Here's hoping all goes well. <br /><br />Barb, yes, goats can eat bamboo! It's an excellent source of food. I've contemplated planting it, but it's also very invasive and needs good barriers to keep it contained. I haven't figured that part out yet.<br /><br />Cassandra, thanks!<br /><br />Brittany, this is a pretty exciting move for us. Dan's been talking about it for years but it's finally becoming a reality.<br /><br />PioneerPreppy, good question, and something I've been thinking about. It's mostly grass growing in there, so, heavy mulch maybe?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40333595690238861592015-02-04T10:33:12.878-05:002015-02-04T10:33:12.878-05:00Are you going to mow a path inside the hedge area?...Are you going to mow a path inside the hedge area? Around here it would quickly fill up with unwanted vegetation and become impassable choking out all the good stuff. Of course we would have wild rose out the wazoo and wild Grapevine too :)<br /> PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-78282071095719103202015-02-04T10:17:11.288-05:002015-02-04T10:17:11.288-05:00The words "forest garden" grabbed my att...The words "forest garden" grabbed my attention this morning. Creating a permaculture style forest garden has become my passion. I am excited to watch your progress!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842761628328461778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-279365929368125122015-02-04T09:49:29.127-05:002015-02-04T09:49:29.127-05:00It looks like a good plan! I can hardly wait to se...It looks like a good plan! I can hardly wait to see how it goes.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074532906052222281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-6920409955791693632015-02-04T07:01:27.045-05:002015-02-04T07:01:27.045-05:00That T post thing with panels looks awesome. I ha...That T post thing with panels looks awesome. I have so much slope to my ground, I don't think I can get it to work. It looks like the right answer to making small pens to allow browse to come back. Do you know if goats can eat bamboo? Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80086348076764930552015-02-04T02:44:57.332-05:002015-02-04T02:44:57.332-05:00Making a start is normally the hardest part of a b...Making a start is normally the hardest part of a big project for me. Once I'm going I get it done but until I start it seems really tricky! Looks like you know what you're doing and in a few years there will be loads of edible goodies for you and your goats!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.com