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Post by chrysanthemum on May 4, 2024 12:54:04 GMT -6
My mom and I have been working diligently in her garden for the last couple of weeks. We have been really dry recently, but there was rain forecast for overnight and more to come this weekend. We were trying to get transplants in, trellises moved, and seeds started. These are some eggplant and peppers that I put in a couple of weeks ago. ![](https://i.ibb.co/Jxh41sy/IMG-3915.jpg)
This is some garlic that my mom planted last fall when I was sick. Behind it are daylilies that need to be thinned. Next to it are some blueberries that are loaded with green fruit. We’ll need to cover them with netting if we want a chance to have any of it. Another patch of garlic with lettuce near it, as well as mustard and radishes and some onions. There are occasional volunteer potatoes, too. ![](https://i.ibb.co/09Nts2p/IMG-3918.jpg)
On either side of the fencing where the leaf mulch is my mom planted bush beans. Behind that you can see part of her hill of Ginseng Orange Sweet Potatoes. Beyond that is a row of peas, and in the background is blackberries. These are some of the tomato transplants with a view of one of the rhubarb patches in the background. ![](https://i.ibb.co/gZwX6S8/IMG-3920.jpg)
This is a small part of a much larger strawberry patch that was quite overgrown with violets and grass. My mom weeded it, and I mulched it. It needs more weeding and more mulch, though, but the strawberries are starting to ripen, and they’re delicious. ![](https://i.ibb.co/Cv0JF3z/IMG-3922.jpg)
There’s a lot more work to do, but we’re getting a start. We have hopes to put in more clear paths and add a lot more mulch, but we’ll do it as we can.
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Post by johnshavers on Aug 4, 2024 6:34:23 GMT -6
For a fertile garden, start by incorporating compost into your soil. Compost is a rich source of nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial fungi that help break down complex organic matter, making it easily accessible to plants. Add a 2-3 inch layer of compost to the top of your soil before planting, and mix it in well to ensure even distribution. Additionally, use mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Organic mulch like straw or bark chips can help retain moisture in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering. Finally, incorporate cover crops like legumes or grasses into your rotation to improve soil structure and fertility. These plants have nitrogen-fixing properties, which can increase soil fertility and promote healthy plant growth. arboriculture training QLD
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