Sunday Morning Report

Sunday Morning Report

I took pictures this morning as proof

that a bit of heat and some water yield

vigorous growth.

This is Spiderwort, white & blue.

Exploring ways to trellis my cucumbers up the wood

fence as they are beginning to send out "climbing"

tendrils. Maybe a piece of lattice or two poles with

jute similar to pea trellis?

Both Pat Lanza, author of Lasagna Gardening,

and Mel Bartholomew,author of Square Foot Gardening,

recommend vertical growth for vining veggies.

Here are Sq. Ft Gardens 1 &2 three weeks ago, and this morning.

Any ideas on a creative vertical apparatus would be appreciated.

The Romaine lettuce, beets, radish, and

arugula are still looking good.

Silver Queen corn is up and needs

fertilizer.

My ginormous mullein!

Mystery plant.

Huge leaves, sharp jagged leaves.

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

Baking Lasagna

Sounds like I'm cooking, doesn't it?

It's true, I am cooking, but it's the garden that

is baking just in time for Spring. I read Pat Lanza's

Lasagna Garden and had to experiment with the concept.

It's perfect for people who like a "recipe" and carry

out the directions for "baking".

First, I measured a sunny spot in the garden. 4'x8'.

Next, I flattened cardboard boxes (thanks friends!) &

laid them out in my new garden spot. Completely

soaked the cardboard with water...

Notice, NO digging or tilling by this gardener,

just lay the cardboard on TOP of the ground!

The next steps are repetitive until your "lasagna"

is about 18-24" tall.

I spread a layer of peat moss over the cardboard,

then a 4" thick layer of chopped leaves(thanks

yard guys!), followed by more layers of peat moss,

composted manure(cheapat Lowe's), peat moss,

compost from personal pile,

peat moss, another layer of composted manure, peat

moss, some bonemeal & bloodmeal.

Get the picture? Like lasagna, the layers of noodles,

sauce, cheese, noodles, sauce, cheese!!!!!!!

Today, I am going to the fishing store to buy some

worms. I'll throw them in, cover the "lasagna" with

black plastic and let it bake til I am ready to plant

veggies in March!

Will report on developments.

Blessings from the Lasagna Garden.

ML

Lasagna Garden Prep

In nursing school the first thing we were drilled

on was to "gather supplies" before entering our

patient's room.

Well, that is what this week

is about for our first lasagna garden.

I've asked the neighborhood yard men to

save chopped leaves and mowed winter grass.

Just bought a large bag of peat moss and a

bag of composted manure.

My friends have supplied me with cardboard and

newspapers which start the process as the bottom

"layer" to the lasagna!

I think this concept will be a great attraction for

new gardeners in April during the Sacred Heart

Garden Festival's home garden tour.

Did you say, "huh"? Details on this method to follow.

Will report.

Blessings from the Garden.

ML