Design

Last Years Garden I can't wait to peek at the garden in the morning.  We had a huge electrical storm pass through that should green things up.  It's especially true if you have any metal (i.e. fencing) nearby.  I'm no scientist .. just observant.  My pole beans greened up quite nicely last year from such a storm.  Here's an article with some of the facts.  HOW LIGHTENING BENEFITS THE VEGETABLE GARDEN . 

I am not one to write goals and just look at them on the page.  This year I want to concentrate more on the garden production side of The Thrifty Garden/Home.  Our fourth year for veggie gardening is approaching and I'm still such a novice.  2011 Garden Goals Plan the plantings, space use, and design well in advance, keeping good notes Make a drip watering system Design some raised veggie beds or planters Raise potted pepper plants to overwinter Try/plant a winter garden Plant grapes  That's enough garden goals if I want to be successful. 2011 Homemaking Goals Can chicken, turkey, chili, smoke hams and bacon Put up .. can/freeze more food for winter Make 80-90% of our bread Finish Grandma's quilt Economize and not waste food/resources Learn to knit a pair of socks Nothing lofty here .. just a continuation of what I was working on/planning from last year.   It will be interesting to see what the year brings .. I've heard that the cost of goods will be going up c...