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| JessieMae |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 11:57:27 AM
Well, I finally gave up on my vegetable garden fantasy. My city lot is just too small, shaded, and uneven to plant. I joined my local CSA instead, and I'm taking out rows of ornamental bushes and replacing them with blueberry and raspberry bushes. Will probably do some little containers of this-and-that as well. Oh well...I guess I can't win ALL the time....
Jessie Mae
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| SuzieQ |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 5:56:59 PM
Jessie
Check on the internet and with the city if there are any victory or community gardens. I found one in my town just a few months ago and I have lived here for 20 years. Also contact the master gardener group and they will know what and where you can have a garden. Keep the dream going. |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 11:29:30 AM
I hear Jams and Jellies in your future! And smoothies, and cobblers, and muffins and pies...oh, and cordial! Lots of possibilities with what you're planting!
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| CherryMeDarlin |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 11:24:41 AM
I'm sorry, Jessie Mae! But everyone's right; one door closed to you but another has opened! You will learn so much about gardening from the CSA folks. And you get to try out different kinds of veggies and will know exactly what to plant when you do get to have that garden! Chin up, girlie! You may find that you've won more than you ever imagined!
~~Cherry~~
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 09:45:07 AM
Jessie,
I think you will love the CSA.. GREAT produce and meeting great people. There is a time and place for everything, apparently you are suppose to be doing the CSA thing during this time.. so enjoy it!
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| Amie C. |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 06:49:35 AM
I've given up on the idea as well...until one of these big trees comes down, at least. I'm saving up and making my plans... |
| bboopster |
Posted - May 10 2009 : 08:14:37 AM
Sorry to hear about your garden. I too try but have found that the wonderful farmers market we have on Saturdays is more fun then my own vegtable garden. I met so many new people when I go and bring home such beautiful produce and a huge variety that I could never have in my own garden. Being just two in our house except when the kids come the farmers market is less costly. I now stick to fibers and flowers. 
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| pamcook |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 10:16:48 AM
We joined a CSA last year and I loved it. It ended up just being too far to drive though. This year, I'm trying my square foot garden again - just enough for DH & myself (unless all those zucchini plants...)
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 8:55:00 PM
I have lots of room for a garden but have decided to join a CSA. this is my second year and I support my local farmer and he supports them too.
Sorry you had to give up your fantasy garden but it sounds like you are going to have lots of other stuff to take care of and a surprise package each week. YUM!!!
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| lovelady |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 12:39:04 PM
Sorry it didn't work out for you, but YAY for the berries!! And the CSA is a fun idea, too. That way you will get a good assortment every time and not be inundated with one thing. Kinda like Christmas whenever you get your share! |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 12:33:24 PM
That's too bad! *hugs*
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| homesteaderbelle |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 12:32:27 PM
Oh, I am so sorry that you were not able to plant a vegetable garden.
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