veggie patch #3

I really have created a monster here! The more i learn, the more i want to learn! the more i do, the more i want to do!! Hubby and i have been working on a new veggie patch, we had a tree taken out a few weeks back, and it has opened up a lot more usable space in the yard!! though the roots left behind have been a bit of a challenge! So i guess we are only early days, I'm working on improving the soil, as one end is very hydrophobic, and nutrient replacement and generally needs a lot of work! and the other end is where the tree came out, so I'm working here on boosting nutrient content, and root removal. (excellent exercise ill add!!)

The beginning

Setting the stage and soil improvement. 

Ill give hubby the credit for the awesome border to the patch, but the digging....that's all me!! lol

I'm also learning how to extract the seeds from the foods we love, and be able to germinate those seeds. some just need to dry out, others you need to sprout in water, and others need to go mouldy!! amazing!did you know that the tomato seeds, need mould to remove the gel type stuff that encases the seed, in order for them to be able to germinate! wow, i love that stuff! As you can tell, i have been a bit of a cheater (or time saver lol) and bought seedlings, and/ or seeds. Well no more of that!!. We have been getting a lot of seeds just from the foods we eat. The ones we can't, we will buy, but only the once!!



I'm so excited! It is another step, to our goal of self sufficiency! :) Growing food is awesome! I also love to share that amazing time with my family! :) Happy times :)