by Steve on August 31, 2011
in Blog
As we near the end of the 2011 Growing season here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to forget about all the problems we had in our gardens this year.
Depending on where you live, you might have dealt with Heat, cold, drought, too much water, insects, or even disease. Growing Your Own Grub can be trying. Here where I live, we have had the worst drought in more than 50 years, and intense heat with temps in the 100′s as long as I can remember. One day it hit 112f.
Personally, I know. It tends to bring you down and dampen the enthusiasm for gardening.
But I kept at it. I kept telling myself about cooler, wetter times that would be coming, and I started feeling better.
That’s one good thing about gardening, is there is always another season around the corner. Fall Planning is underway
for me now, even with the high temps. I know it will cool off soon, and I will be enjoying Kale, Lettuce, Bean, Peas, and anything else I decide to grow.
To remind myself how weather changes down here, I took another look at some photos I shot in the driveway back in 2007. As you can see, we had a lot of ice. And yes, this was southern Texas. The same place where I have been complaining about the heat.
So the next time you feel overwhelmed by the latest setback in your food garden, just think of what you plan on doing the next garden season – even winter!
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How To Move a Garden
This week, my Son Scott and I discuss his experiences moving a garden from one home to another and the issues it creates. During the 
interview, he tells us what went well, what didn’t, and what to watch for,
Fall Gardening
In not to much longer, Fall will be upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere. Even though your plants are still producing well, it’s time to start thinking about planning and planting your Fall Garden.
Scott shares what he plans on growing in his zone in Northern California and why he chose them.
In addition, I recently read a blog post by Tee Riddle at www.VeggieGardener.com. Tee runs a very good blog on Vegetable gardening, and is an active gardener. I recently read his list of the Top Vegetables to grow for Winter and Fall. Be sure to read his pos on his web site.
I hope to have Tee on soon and tell us about the fantastic photographs he posts with all his posts.
Eye-opening GMO Video to Watch
Recently, I saw a video online about GMO crops that was very good, and one you should watch. Now before you dismiss it as just another propaganda video against Monsanto you need to watch it. It was produced by a UK farmer visiting over here in the States. He interviewed and visited with several farmers actively using GMO’s in their planting. He asks all of them if they would recommend the European Union do the same. Their answers may surprise you.
Watch this Video here: http://vimeo.com/18994807
Depending on where you live, you might have dealt with Heat, cold, drought, too much water, insects, or even disease. Growing Your Own Grub can be trying. Here where I live, we have had the worst drought in more than 50 years, and intense heat with temps in the 100′s as long as I can remember. One day it hit 112f.
for me now, even with the high temps. I know it will cool off soon, and I will be enjoying Kale, Lettuce, Bean, Peas, and anything else I decide to grow.
