I woke up this morning in a new house, part of a family, and up to my neck in creating a very large garden. (About 16,000 sq. ft. of beds, plus paths, I think. I’m still not real clear on the measurements of some of our spaces.) I’m going to be producing vegetables for a new market, helping with a small CSA, experimenting with growing grains, dried beans, and oil-seed crops. I met with my partners — three women — and we worked out concerns, made plans, etc. I can’t remember when I have ever had so many plans and projects in play. Because in addition to all this gardening, I’m also turning an empty loft into a home. It has electricity but no running water. So, like, wow. I’m pretty tired right now from moving, etc. so will write more either later tonight or tomorrow.
May 2, 2008 at 9:20 am |
16,000 sq. ft?!? Wow. That’s a lot of space. Best of luck and looking forward to reading about what you do with it.
May 2, 2008 at 12:21 pm |
It is a lot of space. I’m one of four women involved. 5000 sq. ft. is already devoted to a CSA, managed by one of my partners. I have plans for 8000 or 9000 sq. ft. for market vegetables and what I’m calling a “subsistence mix.” The rest will be gardened by the other two women. We will have traditional crops as well as permaculture areas. More detail to come!
Thanks for the best wishes.