tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post5034239968219117999..comments2023-06-12T05:47:10.176-07:00Comments on Books and Gardens: When You Are Tired Of DiggingSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-24884584187828805732014-09-08T14:36:57.257-07:002014-09-08T14:36:57.257-07:00I have found the same thing in our yard. The soil ...I have found the same thing in our yard. The soil is different depending on where you dig. For instance, I think the driveway once extended further back because the soil right at the side of the house is poor and gravelly.I must say as I mature as a gardener I am paying much more attention to the soil.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-87223549057902416962014-09-08T00:43:30.365-07:002014-09-08T00:43:30.365-07:00Hi Susan, what an interesting and important post. ...Hi Susan, what an interesting and important post. I think it's too easy to forget about the foundation of plants, and just look at what's above. The fact that your soil differs so much shows how much we humans can affect this growing medium. I look forward to seeing the results of your Summer of Digging.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-40345016189255937602014-09-03T10:11:42.783-07:002014-09-03T10:11:42.783-07:00We don't have a public compost yet..Lots of pl...We don't have a public compost yet..Lots of planning going on, land use issues are slowing it down. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-36610124067274002382014-09-03T10:09:45.212-07:002014-09-03T10:09:45.212-07:00Sometimes I think we are getting no where. Friends...Sometimes I think we are getting no where. Friends came over and were kind enough to exclaim over how much we had done. It helps.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-91762633598184635182014-09-03T10:04:21.398-07:002014-09-03T10:04:21.398-07:00Thanks for sharing about your soil. I too think t...Thanks for sharing about your soil. I too think that adding compost is the best one can do to enrich the garden's health. Maybe your area has a public compost pile. We do here. However I am cautious about public compost - you never know if the people who have put it there used herbicides etc. Just a word of caution. JackGardens at Waters Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007610849161868747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-70649877865515250682014-09-02T18:53:43.075-07:002014-09-02T18:53:43.075-07:00I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of ...I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of your garden.I haven't read that book, but it sounds like a good book to have around!dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-878736628283490502014-09-02T18:14:55.374-07:002014-09-02T18:14:55.374-07:00Our little guy starts kindergarten today. I think ...Our little guy starts kindergarten today. I think two of your beans had big days too. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-86038220151514572902014-09-02T18:13:55.152-07:002014-09-02T18:13:55.152-07:00I hope the plants appreciate my hardwork. The pars...I hope the plants appreciate my hardwork. The parsnips are looking a bit dodgy despite being in a rehabilitated bed.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-61485596688746182062014-09-02T11:30:47.707-07:002014-09-02T11:30:47.707-07:00I need to buy that book!!! It sounds like the mos...I need to buy that book!!! It sounds like the most useful read that we could all learn something from!!! And my goodness have you all done a lot of work!!! I love that photo of your little guy in the hole up there! So very precious!!! Happy week to you friend and thanks for passing this one along! Nicole xoxoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-59022990249222808882014-09-02T11:06:56.364-07:002014-09-02T11:06:56.364-07:00At least things should get easier when all the dig...At least things should get easier when all the digging is done ! Then you can relax in the knowledge that your soil is as well prepared as it can be - and all grow fantastic healthy plants !!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-73751015653669990142014-09-02T10:32:40.889-07:002014-09-02T10:32:40.889-07:00The projects seem to multiply when you retire. I&#...The projects seem to multiply when you retire. I've just started making a new, mercifully small, bed alongside the veggie garden. Good luck with all the digging.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-50982443395922730452014-09-02T10:30:32.151-07:002014-09-02T10:30:32.151-07:00Clay is no fun to dig through. My theories on the ...Clay is no fun to dig through. My theories on the soil-glaciation, earthquake, logging, blasting.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-26989414179638672342014-09-02T10:29:08.519-07:002014-09-02T10:29:08.519-07:00Top dressing is great. We have run out of our own ...Top dressing is great. We have run out of our own compost so I'm not sure what we are going to use.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-69213469688372489012014-09-02T06:45:13.799-07:002014-09-02T06:45:13.799-07:00I'll let you know how tired I get of digging o...I'll let you know how tired I get of digging once we start and finish all the latest projects which are just a few of the many needed...sounds like quite a comprehensive book.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-23878604107823791752014-09-01T17:44:22.595-07:002014-09-01T17:44:22.595-07:00How odd that the soil is so different in three clo...How odd that the soil is so different in three close areas. We have red clay and have had to replace it everywhere we plant. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-6271262994880135082014-09-01T17:13:22.607-07:002014-09-01T17:13:22.607-07:00Sounds like a great reference, Susan. I think addi...Sounds like a great reference, Susan. I think adding compost is one of the best things you can do for your garden. I make my own compost and I top dress with it in the fall. Our gardens sure do keep us busy, don't they?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.com