Sunday, December 6, 2009

Dec 6 and snow is predicted for tonight



































We're expected 1-3" of snow tonight and I wanted to get a last shot of the garden before it goes away for the next 4-5 months.  We have had a very abundant harvest this year and have decided to add another 11x17 patch to the garden.  This will allow us to plant 3 30" rows with a small walking path between.

The one close up is of the garlic bed for next year.  It is already tucked away with about 4" of rough compost on top of  the planted crop.  This is a reduction from the two beds we usually keep but our stores of dehydrated garlic are abundant and it would be good to give the garden a break in the rotation.  We'll see where we stand next year.

The third picture is the two leaf bins.  Going into the winter we have approximately 200 cu ft of leaves for next year.  Should be adequate for making additional compost throughout the year.

Thanks to everyone who has taken a liking to this blog.  I hope my ramblings have not lost anyone.  We're going to take the balance of December off.  Lots to do in the house as well as getting ready for the holidays.

Be safe.
Bill