January 09, 2006
Seed catalogs
The seed catalogs, and we are dreaming about next season, trying to change those dreams into concrete plans. One of the ideas we have for next year is to try to improve our farmstand. Maybe a real sign, maybe better fridge situation.
One fun thing to mull on has been what to plant in the tilled land around the farmstand. We have thought about cut flowers, but it seems too much to take on this year. I'm thinking prepare the soil behind the shed for a perennial herb garden, to the south of the shed plant culinary herbs and edible flowers, and I don't know what are the rest. Barb, my sister in law, said she liked how in their CSA, they got a small bouquets of herbs almost every week, and that intrigues me. So far on the list of herbs I have parsley, basil, cilantro, cutting celery, dill, and oregano, and for edible flowers, calendula, nasturtiums, violets, and marigolds. Your suggestions and thoughts welcome!
Posted by maryellen at January 9, 2006 09:05 PMHello, my name is Sebastián Maté, I live in Argentina and in find you via google. I'm a new melon grower and I started with Charentais, Delicious 51, Prescott Fond Blanc and some more. All the seeds I imported them from USA (Because I can only find Honeydew types) and I can't find somebody to help if I have problems.
In some weeks I'm going to be harvesting the first melons and I want to know if you can tell me what problems you had in the harvesting dates. Problems maybe with people, with process, with materiales and also climatics.
I also want to know (If you have information of course) if you have some special manage for each variety (Like a special prunning).
Well Peter, I'm waiting for your experience.
Best Regards,
Sebastian
For your herb packets don't forget the many types of thyme, Yum! Good luck!
Posted by: Katie at January 11, 2006 06:59 PMhey!
the chive bush is coming along nicely at my house....it is very tasty grazing too!
and lavender??????
