Raw Foodist Turns Subsistence Farmer?
There she is: the land I hope to turn into a subsistence garden. In this space in NE Ohio I hope to grow enough vegetables, and perhaps some berries, to supply a large part of my raw diet and to feed my two Ohio room mates, on whose acreage this micro-farm will stand. This land has produced food before; in fact, the previous homeowner- the father of one of my room mates- has offered himself as a resource should we have any questions about our adventure.
So far we have learned that we will be planting in zone 6. And what grows well in zone 6? Quite a few things. The ones that caught my eye are listed in the table below. The roomies and I will need to get together to make our list. Because NE Ohio has late frosts, we may be planting some things in April and others in May. However, much of this depends on logistics; I need to make it up to Ohio, and we need to buy soil and compost- and, of course, the seeds.
I've been reading about the pride that gardeners have in the crops that they successfully harvest; a passage in Mother Earth magazine speaks of vegetable gardening and child-raising in the same paragraph, and I can relate to that. There is something special about raising a living thing, flora or fauna, and seeing it thrive under your loving concern. I look forward to this experience, even while I realize it will be hard work. I welcome the aches and pains, though, as they are a part of my journey back to health. Bring it on!
CONTENDERS FOR THE GARDEN
Herbs | Fruit | Vegetables | |
Basil | Blueberries | Artichoke | ARE YOU A VEGETABLE, HERB OR FRUIT GARDENER? I'M HAPPY TO KNOW OF ANY TIPS OR TRICKS YOU HAVE FOR SUCCESSFUL CROPS! |
Wow - That looks like a great space! You are going to have a ball! I just posted a cool DIY greenhouse out of found windows. Might be a doable project that will extend your season. My first reccomendation would be to get a book on lasagna / no till beds. Its' the least expensive way to start! And it's much much easier on your back!
Check out the DIY stuff here:
http://hyperlocavore.com/
Scroll down to the DIY! Section (way down)
Now remember - no diggy, no eaty.
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