To better allow local folks to see the project in real life I have assembled a raised bed at the Redmond Greenhouse. Using inexpensive straw bales I built the border. Then I filled it with our bulk potting soil and organic bulk compost. I then added vermiculite, our top notch blended organic fertilizer “Cold Climate”, a good portion of “Wonder Worm” earthworm castings, a whole bag of “Natural Guard” natural soil conditioner, a BIG bag of Azomite, plus a 25# bag of crabmeal. “Great gobs of pure garden delight” I think this garden is going to rock and roll!
I have already added a few plants of heirloom tomatoes and other GREAT selections. I am excited and I hope this project will serve as an example of what small gardens with GREAT soil can do………. Stop by and take a peek………

     Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh you just have to love a GREAT WEEKEND…………….. Warm weather, lots os sunshine, and the garden is ready to plant.

     As I have mentioned many times since the start of the year………. this is…………. “The Year of the Garden”.  There is not a day goes by that at least one person tells me that they are going to try a vegetable garden this year. Some have done so in the past but have let the practice slice, and then there are those that have never gardened in their lives. I find this so exciting not just because I own a garden center but that I realy beleive gardening is a VERY imortant part of a good and solid lifestyle………..

     If you have not yet visited my blog at coldzonegardening.com you may want to click and go………….. I try to give seasonal information on gardening in relationship to cold climate gardens and landscapes. Topics on trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and products are continualy entered as time permits. I hope you find it useful.

      Meanwhile back in the garden the tomato seems to be capturing the lions share of attention. From the topsy turvy to the historic heirlooms it seems just about everyone is trying to grow their own. Herbs are also a very hot topic as so many folks are returning to the kitchen and pulling out a cook book. No matter what drives you to the garden I think it is a VERY GOOD thing………. Celebrate and enjoy the health benefits as well as the nutritional goodnes a family garden can provide……………..   Happy May and welcome to Spring…………. Doug

The weather is warming and “I Think” the hard frosts are in our rear view mirror. That said, the time is perfect for sowing seeds of root crops and leaf vegetables. We also have a GREAT selection of “hardened off” cabbage, broccoli, celery, etc. Our Greenhouse is full and overflowing with fabulous flowers perfect for our “High Desert” climate.
I hope everyone enjoyed the GREAT Mothers Day Weekend……. Ah the wonderful weather…. Happy May.. Doug

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