Under Pressure

I work best under pressure...feeling a twinge of pressure from my growing list for September. My index card "lists" have become a source of entertainment for my children.

Here is today's Garden Index card:

• FlowerCamp-order aprons, need good clippers, confirm menu w/caterer


• Finish entering email addresses (ugh) for monthly newsletter (Constant Contact) to start in September


• Book flight to Dallas for September 10-14 before the prices get too highDONE!


• Share September To Do's on newsletter and walk the talk


• Figure out how to make this year's pumpkins a learning experience for children


• Write a week's worth of blog posts so when I am doing all of the above, I won't worry!

I'll stop here before I get too overwhelmed. Add that to the day to day list...Pressure!

Blessings from the Garden

ML

Spring Garden Challenge 2009

Hello All.

Great weekend to plan your Spring Garden

for the MLCHgarden Challenge 2009! The economy

and "going green" have inspired many of us to grow our

own this spring/summer. Here are ideas and guidelines to

get you started...

Guidelines
1. Pick out your garden spot. Make sure it's a sunny area, easy to get to and easy to water.
Can be a container, small area in yard, large field or whatever space you choose!

2. Make a list of your favorite veggies. Talk to family about what they like to eat.

3.Check out this website for a Georgia veggie planting calendar

http://agr.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/24/47/48034968Spring%20veg%20chart%202009.pdf

4. Work on your soil. Check to see if your potential garden spot is fertile soil or clay. You can add organic material such as manure or peat moss. I've had great success with Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix, if you are using containers.

5. Post your progress & questions on this blog or email me mlchgarden@comcast.net

the girls on the farm.

Ideas to get you started!

What to grow?

3 Sisters Garden...corn squash beans

Herbs! Easy and fairly drought tolerant & available now at garden centers.

Salad Makins ....lettuce (plant now!) tomatoes, onions, basil, cucumbers

Send me your ideas!

ML