Checking in…last time I wrote we were under a tornado watch. Fortunately, none appeared. We’re in a part of the world where we get a lot of this kind of weather, especially in the Spring. So, we sort of get used to it, maybe like those who face hurricanes fairly regularly. Anyhow, all is well except it just keeps on raining. I’m not plugged into the farmer talk as much these days, but wet conditions could impact Spring planting.
My current dilemma is what to put in my raised beds. HELP people, please. Handyman Tim has one bed completed. It is 8′ long X 4′ wide by 8″ deep. According to one website I found, I will need 27 cubic feet of something to fill the bed. BUT WHAT? I’ve looked at youtubes and done web site research til I’m blue in the face but still can’t figure out what I should buy.
Lowes is our one garden supply choice and they offer a lot of stuff. It could get pricey if I go with the Miracle Grow raised bed soil at $9 a 1.5 cubic foot bag! Surely, there’s another way to skin this cat. Some where I read to make a mixture of 1/3 compost, 1/3 manure/fertilizer and 1/3 top soil. I need something simple to do and not too terribly expensive but with hopefully good results. 🙂 Anybody got any suggestions…or just tell me what to do….my seeds have sprouted and I now have them under grow lights…YEAH
House is upside down while I’m beginning to do some Spring clean-out/get rid of more stuff. And, I can’t find the foot attachments for my sewing machine. Arghhhh…made some new valances for kitchen windows so first time I’ve used sewing machine in a long time. Easy to make, simple change lifts my spirits.
Oldest granddaughter, a senior headed to dental school next year, is spending Spring break in Guatemala on a medical missions trip with church group. Now I have two Grands in overseas locations. Hmmm…watching the news could make me fearful for them being anywhere away from home, but then I think “no, they’re young and they have life to live.” I’ve always traveled a lot and my life has been fuller for the experience. I can’t let my old lady prepper interests dampen their enthusiasm. My prayers go with them. Thanks for yours too…for Davis in Guatemala and Carolina in France.
Digital smiles and hugs to all…