Think in the Container for an Orchard

Several years ago I wanted my husband to have something he had wanted a long time - an orchard.

Now I like to garden and he liked an orchard.  Through the years our homes were never located in a good place to make that dream come true.  I had created our backyard into a huge patio.  Then I filled it with garden pots for veggies and flowers.  One day I said to myself - Why not an orchard.  I looked around and could not find anyone that had material on the subject.  Finally I told him - let's just do it anyway.

Wa La!  The beginning of a fun journey. 

Fortunately I decided we needed pictures of the adventure.  The result is this blog and the YouTube videos.  Each year in the Spring the number of people that watch the videos and follow the blog have increased.

Here is the first video.  You can find the others listed on the side bar.

Spring has sprung - consider a Potted Container Orchard for your backyard!  Judy

Hail - What Happen to Spring?

I purchased some lettuce starts and put them in the portable little green house. The wind blew it down! Then we have had hail the last couple of days. What happen to Spring?

Hope you are having a good Spring! Judy

Being Prepared for the Unexpected - Be like the Stores Stock the Shelves!

Sustainability brings up many issues in my mind. Today I will address the ability to Sustain my family during the unexpected. Mexico right now is trying to contain a very deadly flu. Now I live in the Pacific Northwest. But the Mexico to my region connection is active. It could be in my backyard quicker than I would want to think about. In a situation like this I would not want to be out in the public very much. It is critical that I maintain a supply of what my family needs and uses at home. A harvest to harvest [1 year] approach is good.

Spring is a perfect time to reaccess the family pantry and bring it back up to "filled". It is easy to let the pantry slide during the winter months. We have eaten quite a bit out of ours. It is time to reshake the shelves and see what needs purchased. Fortunately the garden [I hope you are planting one!] will give wonderful fresh food this summer. Yet the need to have the necessary items is all the more critical now. Be like the stores and Stock to those shelves!

Happy Pantry Stocking! Judy

P.S. A helpful article "Stay at Home Toolkit for Influenza!"

http://www.co.nezperce.id.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=5FH434lyuKo%3d&tabid=450&mid=1057

Rain Washing the Air

This morning is lightly raining. I was so glad because the tree pollen has been extremely high. The rain washes the air. The garden is enjoying the light rain as well. Peas are breaking through the ground. The radish plants will enjoy today as well. Lettuce and spinach also need the droplets of water and rays of sunshine. My ideal Spring is sunshine each day with a time of light rain each day as well.

Maybe today I will get my wish!

Judy