tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post965893186051773024..comments2023-10-29T09:44:37.834-05:00Comments on Touch the Earth Farm: Dreaming of Warmer DaysDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687340159825245112noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-55351616628565440942008-03-01T11:08:00.000-05:002008-03-01T11:08:00.000-05:00Ren, I'm seeding inside tunnels, so that makes a d...Ren, I'm seeding inside tunnels, so that makes a difference. Everything's popping now except the beets and the latest sowing. <BR/><BR/>El just had a <A HREF="http://fastgrowtheweeds.com/2008/02/26/greenhouse-leaves/" REL="nofollow">great post</A> about her high tunnel, and she's absolutely right about the sunshine: cold-hardy plants can grow just fine without the warmth—it's the lack of light that's the difficulty.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I hate my low tunnels. They're way too much maintenance and blow off in really high winds, leaving the plants exposed. I'm planning to build another, slightly narrower high tunnel this fall up next to the one we built last fall. I've been quite pleased with it and won't be without a winter garden again if I have any say in the matter. <BR/><BR/>I think the low tunnels would be useful to overwinter a tender perennial, perhaps, but not for something that I'm trying to harvest on a regular basis.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687340159825245112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-56591331926510264202008-02-28T11:21:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:21:00.000-05:00I've been in a funk all week....both from hearing ...I've been in a funk all week....both from hearing the bad news on Monday and then all of us having the flu. It's been snowing, reminding me how little control I do have over my garden plans.<BR/><BR/>Your weather is similar to ours. So you can direct sow the endive and such right now?? I've been starting many things inside, but nervous about putting anything directly in the soil just yet, other than two apple trees we did plant Monday before the flu hit.Ren Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017460071971677808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-32530062846637220972008-02-23T15:35:00.000-05:002008-02-23T15:35:00.000-05:00I have an award for you, come and get it!! :o)I have an award for you, come and get it!! :o)jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772053505930801670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-72416222707569152852008-02-21T20:40:00.000-05:002008-02-21T20:40:00.000-05:00So I am back - you may know what that means....yes...So I am back - you may know what that means....yes, I am tagging you. I realize that this may not be your favorite thing. But I couldn't help myself. Name six things about why you love a friend (rules on my blog).<BR/><BR/>sorry.Madeline Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-20112584465666981442008-02-18T07:44:00.000-05:002008-02-18T07:44:00.000-05:00"This is what people mean when they talk about bei..."This is what people mean when they talk about being "grounded" and "rooted," this feeling of deep connection with the earth, the solidity and stability it lends as chaos rains down."<BR/><BR/>nicely put.Omelayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084221498316008069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-58695345887092440562008-02-17T10:14:00.000-05:002008-02-17T10:14:00.000-05:00El, I'm getting very excited and have been drawing...El, I'm getting very excited and have been drawing out my plan. I'll be doing things in big drifts rather than any kind of formal geometric pattern. <BR/><BR/>Now, however, you've just given me an idea: I wonder if I can use the walking paths to create a kind of labyrinth. Oooooh, that could be really fun! Thanks El!<BR/><BR/>Madeline, I love heading into the winter season, feeling the warmth of the hearth and the need to nest. But come February, that feeling is long gone, and I spend long moments gazing outside, dreaming, wishing, wanting to be outside working the soil. <BR/><BR/>It's a seasonal thing: my spirit always seems to lean forward into the coming season. I can't imagine living somewhere were there was no change of seasons; it's so deeply ingrained in my being.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687340159825245112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-43292666007743173852008-02-17T09:47:00.000-05:002008-02-17T09:47:00.000-05:00Your excitement and energy about what you are crea...Your excitement and energy about what you are creating there is inspiring. All of the farmers I know, who are in climates that allow for a forced break from the farm work, are so ready for it by the winter. <BR/><BR/>I love what you wrote about the specifics of how gardening grounds you.Madeline Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24093811.post-35214538097607510812008-02-17T08:15:00.000-05:002008-02-17T08:15:00.000-05:00This control thing you mentioned is really key, I ...This control thing you mentioned is really key, I think. I think it's why I go nuts if something around the farm ISN'T getting done: what the heck, I think: this is the one place I am supposed to have things in order. <BR/><BR/>We're all curious how your medicinal gardens turn out. There is a long history of having geometric, permanent beds of herbals, usually based on a circular form. There's a research project for the kids, and hey, at least yours are old enough to help you dig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com