Let me just start by saying if you want to do something right, research… research… research. With a husband whom works long hours and myself on daily screw up your life shifts, it’s tough. What happens with this combination is called skimming. DON’T do it!
Using the book Square Foot Gardening our adventure begins. This is our first truly organic garden and I wanted it done right. Lets start with our mistakes…
1. made raised box 8′ by 12′. (Much too big)
2. used treated wood for durability (Toxic)
So we begin again… ending up with two 5′ by 8′ boxes, untreated wood and a very pooped husband. Thankfully he’s a good sport. Filled with fresh organic soil and some SoundGRO for fertilizer, we’re off on the hunt for organic seeds. Yep, if I’m growing organic, I’m going all the way. Our local nursery in Olympia, Bark And Garden offered a variety but still not as accommodating as the non organic varieties. Oh well, I’m sticking to the plan. Planted yesterday and today I awoke with fingers crossed. Oh well… if I fail there’s always a garden close by to rob… “Oh, Hi Lisa.”