So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Plan Your Vegetable Garden Before You Actually Plant

By Tracey Smith


For anyone who is having difficult times economically, then a vegetable garden could help you out. Developing a garden does not only reduce your food expenses but it may give you an opportunity to earn some extra money. It is not that difficult to start a garden rich in vegetables, but it does takes some planning. You shouldn't be ready to simply throw some seeds on the ground and see vegetables in no time.

When you begin making your garden, you should think about where your garden should be. It has to be in a spot that can get at least six hours of sunlight. The plants must be properly watered, which means you should locate your garden near a source of water. The water supply should be close enough so you won't need to have too long a hose or need to walk too far with a bucket. You need to have a spot where the soil is suitable for growing plants. The soil must not be too harsh so no large stones and also be free of silt. You need to set it up to ensure the area is easily accessible so you can see whether any weeds or pests are growing. You never want to invest all that effort only to realize that your plants are not able to grow well.

Once the area has been decided, you really should give thought to what plants to plant. The vegetables you choose really should be something that your family can potentially eat and something that you could also sell. You should not grow vegetables that you won't normally eat at present. After you determined the plants you want, then you'll definitely need to think about the way they will be laid out. How often they yield is the very first thing to consider, with perennial plants in the back of the garden. These vegetables mature regularly so they should be planted so that they won't be bothered too often. Vegetables like spinach, carrots, radishes and beets grow quickly so should be placed together. The moment they are ready, you can replace them with another related crop.

You will find one last thing you need to consider, and that is there are some plants that can't grow next to other plants. Sometimes a plant could impede the growth of another type of plant or cause it to grow very well. The potato plant happens to be an instance of a plant that could inhibit the growth of squash and also tomatoes. Broccoli may also do the same to tomatoes while beans can result in issues for onions.

Don't take this to suggest that you should not grow these veggies. You only need to guarantee that they are not planted together.




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