The Road Less Traveled

• Wed 28 Feb 2007 - Gardening this summer??!

I'm very excited that if we move to this new house (see blog below), I could have a garden again this summer since we won't be renting anymore! Yeah! I would love to have a nice spot for garden stuff - to have fresh vegetables, sunflowers, have the kids learn about gardening, watch things grow! I loved the garden I had in my suburban yard. I love using trellis material for plants to grow up. Anyways, that is what I most want for the summer if we get a place of our own.

We're deciding now if we should make an offer. Most likely tomorrow we'll make an offer on this house. If it gets accepted, I can start garden planning! One question I have for people. What's the best way to keep deer and other creatures out of the garden? I presume I need a tall fence? Any other tips for keeping the produce from being devoured by anyone but us? Any tips for great soil? I'm not sure what type of soil is there at this point so I'll have to see come spring. Maybe some of you have great blogs on this and can give me a link! Thanks!

Now to see if we get an accepted offer and new home!

Comments

• Fri 2 Mar 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by cammiemelisabray

That's so funny! As I started to read this post I was thinking...."I wonder if she knows how to keep deer away?". Oh, well. But if someone gives you a good tip, let me know.

We are going to try a garden for the first time this year. We are so excited. It is still snowing in our neck of the woods...but will soon be garden time.

Cammie.

Congrats on the new home!

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• Fri 2 Mar 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>

Posted by PlainJane

How exciting! Did you get all the snow? If so, gardening may be postponed. lol

I have heard that human hair keeps deer away (like if you cut your dh's or kids hair, put it around the garden). I don't know if that works - never tried it. A big dog kept outside may do the trick. Deer are even afraid of our little dog, who wouldn't hurt a fly. We have our garden between the house & barn, so I think all the buildings deter the deer (but we still get bunnies, our own chickens, and the neighbor's horses sabotaging it).

I will check into toner when my supply goes down. I just noticed a little while back that I must have over bought and have about 3 cartridges sitting around right now.

Praying for you and your move.
Jane

Edited by PlainJane on Fri 2 Mar 2007 at 1:13 PM

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• Fri 2 Mar 2007 - critters in the garden!

Posted by Parcadol

How exciting! We're moving too in a months time and I will have a garden for the very first time!! I live in the city, but am told by our landlords that rabbits love their yard.....wish I had some good ideas to share...all I have to share with you is the excitement of a move!!
Blessings!!

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