Sunday, March 20, 2005

Gardening Update

I see that it's been a while since I posted anything about the progress of Project Greenthumb, but I want to assure you that I haven't let it slip too badly. Some things that have been going on with the yard in general, aside from the Shade Garden are the use of chemicals to get a handle on the weed issues.

Now, I just want to say something now, so that it's clear from the start. I am not a big proponent of Insecticides and Herbicides. I believe in using as little as is possible and that use of any should be as controlled and as eco friendly as possible. There are several products on the markets these days to help with the insects that are environmentally and human/animal safe. I'm not going to name them here, as I'm leery of any and all liability as a result. Visit your local garden center and ask for assistance with these products.

There, that being said, I sprayed weed and grass killer in areas that I can't possibly get to right now AND I used a liquid lawn weed killer to wipe out the Chickweed and Dandelions in that space we call a front lawn...well, I hope to call it that soon. I have over a quarter acre lot here and since I'm the primary yard worker, I had to cut some corners so that I could try and keep up this year. Last year, the dandelions were rampant and I could see my neighbors glaring at me as the lovely and magical seed heads scattered to the four winds. I want my garden to be a unifying element with my neighbors, not a social pariah outpost.

The weather has taken a turn for the wetter lately and so I've been relegated back into the house…for now. I'm sure that I'll be back out there soon. For now, let it rain, we really need all we can get right now.

Here's a sneak peak at another project that I'm working on...More on this soon.