Life in Tee Harbor, Alaska

Gardening Today

I was able to get some gardening done today - the weather was pleasant, and it was warm - almost 60 degrees.  I worked on one of the raised beds where I decided to plant beets.  I sifted some sandy soil and added it in to the dirt already in the box and mixed in some fertilizer too.  Got that all mixed in and evened out with the rake.  I used a stick with markings to get my spacing right - I planted 2" apart in all directions in the box which is 3 feet by 16 feet.  I got half the box done (2 seed packets).  Maybe I can get the rest done tomorrow. 

Out of this space, I should get about 100 pounds of beets.  That should come out to somewhere between 32 and 40 quarts when canned.  Will be interesting to compare to what I actually get.  We will use the thinnings for greens during the season too.

My onion plants haven't arrived yet...hope they aren't all rotten when they arrive!  Their raised bed is ready and waiting...  Actually, I have to add some wood ashes and ground egg shells I've been saving.  They are supposed to help with the root maggots - we will see!

Earlier this week, I planted another raised bed with Yukon Gold potatoes.  I used about 30 pounds of seed in that bed and have another 20 pounds to plant in my 5 potato bins. 

Still have lots to do in the garden - more seeds to plant, transplants to set in, new garden spots to prepare.  I hope to get it all done by the end of the month.  I'm trying to grow more of our food and get the most out of the space we have.

Hi Michelle!

3:38 AM, Sunday, May 11, 2008 .. Posted by mamaof2andtwins

Glad you got some work done in your garden! I have so many plans and not enough time. Yesterday we planted raspberry plants that we received free from a friend's mom and dad.
Have a great day.
Jennie