A journal of my home vegetable garden. Skippy thinks it's his garden, but I've been gardening here for 20 years. We're located near Boston (USDA zone 6). I have a big community garden plot and a small plot in my yard. I try to grow all of my family's vegetables using sustainable organic methods.
That's a 5 foot fence and a totally covered bench. I've stopped saving my kitchen scraps because there's no way to get to my compost bin. And 5 inches of snow/ice are predicted to fall on top of all this tomorrow. Arrgh!!!
posted by kathy at 2/02/2011 12:42:00 AM
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...Nancy Simms Taylor
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The snow is getting to be a bit much. I could not dig through the snow last night to uncover some sage for dinner...so, I had to use some that I froze.
I am able to get to our compost bins though. I do have to dig a spot in the middle of the snow to dump the scraps in
February 02, 2011 4:17 AM
Kathy,
That is a lot of snow, oh my! We are reaching 70 today and I'm home sick.
February 02, 2011 7:20 AM
You guys are really getting hammered this year! I'm going to stop complaining about the snow in New Jersey after seeing these photos!
February 02, 2011 7:28 AM
I feel your pain...6-7 feet in Dec. and now we are well past 120 inches with more today!!
February 02, 2011 7:40 AM
Goodness me, it looks pretty but it gets a bit boring getting around and stuff doesn't it. Hope the Gnome has been trained in survival skills!
Marian (London UK)
February 02, 2011 9:20 AM
Well I think I can sorta sympathize with you today. It's cold for Phoenix with wind chill making it feel like 16 Degrees!! No snow though. :) I haven't been out to look at what the gusty wind and cold did to the garden. I"m sure all this snow makes spring seem all the more glorious when it arrives!! I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for writing!
February 02, 2011 10:13 AM
We have been shoveling the path to the compost bin. That is the easy shovel. It is only about 10' from my back door.
February 02, 2011 11:35 AM
Hello,
I would love to talk to you about an issue that I feel is a hot topic in environmental news. I have written an article that I think your readers would be interested in seeing on your blog.
I'm looking to promote that idea that by encouraging grocery shoppers to branch out from their usual selections and to join the local food movement, they can help create a more sustainable agricultural system.
Kori Bubnack
k.bubnack@gmail.com
February 02, 2011 12:26 PM
My, that looks very familiar! We got 8 inches last night and are getting another 18 to 24 inches today! The biggest snow of the season so far.. I just shoveled the cold frames and checked on the veggies tucked inside - I may have pulled a few carrots for a snack too! :)
Good luck with all of your snow!
Niki
February 02, 2011 2:16 PM
Hello Kathy (and Skippy)!
Wow, you guys are really buried. Stay cozy!
I have been reading your blog and have really enjoyed it so far. As an avid gardener, I always appreciate entertaining, accurate information.I have been doing extra research lately, to prepare for spring in my garden. Sorry to post this message as a comment but I could not find another way to contact you.
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February 02, 2011 3:57 PM
I'm probably the only crazy person who is actually jealous and wishing we were getting that snow. I want a reason to have to hunker down for a couple of days. We only got a bit of freezing rain from this big storm.
February 02, 2011 11:20 PM
HI Kori, Local is great. You can't get more local than growing your own!
February 02, 2011 11:34 PM
Vanessa,
Yes, a bit of it is really nice. After a while it’s just in the way. Ther is still all the usual stuff you need to do PLUS snow removal and slow driving and trying to park etc. I don’t listen to the news these days, because it’s a pattern now here – one storm after another. This weekend I will get out and shovel my driveway (with my son) down to the pavement (to make room for more snow). The roads are ½ the width of usual. But I really do like the sun being up longer now and the little sprouts coming up under my plant lights….
February 03, 2011 12:09 AM
I have the same problem getting to my compost bin in winter. You could always freeze your kitchen scraps and add them the next time you get a thaw. This assumes, of course, that your freezer isn't jam-packed with frozen fruits and veggies from your summer garden.
February 03, 2011 9:18 AM
I like the photo with the bright red plow in the background. Excellent.
February 09, 2011 9:37 PM
It was nice of that plow to come by at the right timing to give some color to the photo.
February 09, 2011 11:11 PM
Not much you can grow in this sort of snow unfortunately; but vefies can be harvested and preserved for use during the colder months.
Preserves include pickles, bottled vegetables, chutneys and sauces. Preserves will normally keep for a minimum of 12 months at room temperature in a pantry.
March 09, 2011 11:06 PM
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