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Tuesday, September 30, 2008~ The end of the garden and some future plans ~ |
We are starting to get down into the low 40's now in the evenings and it won't be long before it starts getting below freezing. I just picked my last zucchini, the rest of the potatoes, the last handful of beans, jalapenos and my one and only carrot (that pesky prairie dog ate the rest of them). Oh and my pumpkin...yes singular....lol. There are a few more on the vines that I'm trying to baby, but not sure it they'll make it or not...they aren't very far along. My cherry tomatoes are still going nuts so I'll leave them be until it freezes. My garden didn't really produce like I wanted it to this year, but I am realizing now that once again, the Lord was looking out for me for there is no way I could have dealt with all the harvesting and canning right now if it had grown like it should have. I fussed and worried, but He knew. Silly me!
This is the first year (and a weird one too as far as weather) that I've grown a garden in a long time (oh about 15 years!) and the first time ever in Colorado. So I've learned a lot about what to do and what not to do! I'm already figuring out what to do for next year's garden. Things that I need to do differently to keep the critters out, how much more of certain things to grow to get enough to put up, etc. We are hoping to be able to set up a water catchment system on the garage (the garden is attached to the back) so that I can use that for my watering next year. We don't have any issues with running low on our well water, but when we get our afternoon thunderstorms in the summer you should see how much water pours off that roof!!! Why waste it? The previous owners didn't put gutters on, which I guess is to our advantage in a way, as we can come up with exactly what we want and not have to work around anything existing.
Well, I guess I'd better get back to my day. I'm still trying to figure out and get done what I need to before the end of Oct. esp the things I need hubby's help with as he'll be gone from the 7th to the 26th. (This is the main reason we had to wait until the 30th for my surgery). Anyway, I'll leave you with a picture of my pumpkin and my carrot (yes it really is purple! It's an heirloom carrot).
Blessings,
Tricia
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by gabbie427 |
Learning what to do and not do in a new place for a garden is important. At least you will know what to do next year, so it wasn't a loss. And I am glad you don't have to wear yoruself out when you aren't feeling well with canning and freezing and such!!!
I have never seen a purple carrot!!!!! How interesting.
Hope you aren't overdoing it dear. Still praying for you, every day!
Love ya,
Amy Jo |
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by southernbelle |
| I just dropped by and am impressed with those veggies. We long ago quit getting anything. Also I read about your health issue and pray all goes well and you're feeling fabulous in no time flat. |
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - caching water runoff in CO. |
| Posted by Illoura |
I moved here to Durango 31/2 years ago from So. Cal. and after being surprised by the amounts of water that rushed off the roof, thought the same thing about using that water, catching it in 5-gal buckets. Then I found out it is against the law.
Yet most of my neighbors do it anyway. So, 5-gallon buckets it is.... however be aware that because of water rights and water fights, you could get 'sited' for it. Check out the county ordinances where you live to find out so you know the risk.
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