Garden Workshop at the Myers

I wanted to give everyone an update on the Garden Workshops that were held March 31st.  It was an overcast day, but only a few sprinkles showed up and didn't hinder the day.  Marlin did a great job of sharing what he does that works so well in his garden.  

 

Marlin's Gardening Tips:

1. Use a raised bed of at least 8 inches of top soil.
2. Place your raised ed in an area receiving at least 12 hours of daily sun.
3. Have a good water irrigation system.
4. Add many hardwood tree leaves to your garden area in the fall.
5. Add all your kitchen scraps to the garden (just veggies, no meat or fat products)
6. Plant all your seeds and plants close together.
7. Avoid (as much as possible) stepping on your planted areas.
8. Avoid using pesticides and insecticides (as much as possible).
9. Pull our the weeds and grass when possible.
10. Plant only vegetables and fruits that you and your family will eat.
11. Plant a garden size that you can comfortably manage.

Hope that helps you get started.  Thank you again to the Myers for holding this for us.