Sustainable Gardening Is Easier Then We Think.

Just think: Saving money and the enviroment !

When you think about it, it takes as much effort to plant a flower as it does to plant a vegetable. Powerful, simple and a case of " why did I never think of this before "...

Sustainable gardening actually hits three birds with one stone : you don't need to buy so much at the store, your garden is utilized yet looks pretty and most importantly, you get to dig with your hands in dirt, mud and earth. Instant therapy !

In the case of vegetables, they do grow themselves yet they also require your tender love and care...but so does a flower ! You know, I am a novice gardener of note but I am going for it because if one doesn't try one never knows ! Yeah, mistakes are good and necessary.

This is will be the main vegetable patch. We went to town yesterday ( literally & figuratively ) and planted a fair amount of seedlings. Lettuce, chilli, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, cabbage and celery. Hold thumbs that they will take root. This patch is right outside our front door because hopefully I won't forget to weed it then ?!

As we live in an old farmhouse, there are many outbuildings on our property. They also need T.L.C. but that is for the future. Bob wants to make this a vegetable patch as well. His enthusiasm has dimmed a bit when he realized how deep the old tree roots are there !

The fruit trees are now glowing a happy green and I think the apple trees will mostly bear fruit. We have four different apple types and three different pears, plum and two walnut trees. We can't wait to make jam again this year. Once you eat your own homemade jam, store bought ones somehow never measure up !

Here are some more peach trees and a few hollunder bushes. They can either be wrapped in batter and deep fried like a doughnut or pressed for syrup.

We are lucky to only have fields on the one neighbouring side. Of course it's always nice to see visitors such as this little fellow screeching for his woman !

There is an amazing story about sustainable gardening in the New York Times, that's worth reading.

Biggi