Gardening isn’t all fun or always easy…but then neither is the alternative.

I remember in the late 40′s maybe early 50′s when a government agent came to our farm and wanted to pay my papa for not growing certain crops, don’t remember all the details, but do recall well my papa’s reaction. His words… “when the government wants to give you something, be aware they want much more in return.”

For way too many years we have been brain-washed into believing the government had all the answers.

Isn’t it amazing that something as simple as a garden can and could solve so many issues.

Looking forward to your visit someday…

Blessings

Bea Kunz

Bea, I have to come visit one day, on my list of things to do and Jessica keeps reminding me.

So many benefits of gardens. You are healthier from working outside, eating better food. No using oil to transport across the world picked green. The list goes on. Imagine how things would be better if everyone grew something. My husband was sad the other day, a co-worker plowed his thriving garden under because he was tired of taking care of it. Then there is a crazy county somewhere that is paying residents $50 for every fruit tree they destroy. Wanting all the local fruit to be grown in big commercial orchards. Not a good plan.

Thanks for sharing Bea!

I’ve written a lot about the different ways to grow a garden outside the traditional method of inground on acres of land.

If you have a patio or small yard that can be converted to a growing medium then make the most of that space by growing in large containers.

One very easy and spacious idea is the plastic swimming pools many people use for small children.

Simply punch holes in the bottom for drainage and fill with good composted soil…presto, you have a small garden bed. You can grow many different things in one small size pool. Large tubs and plastic containers will also work.

Just remember to put holes in the bottom of whatever you use so you will have good drainage. Place the containers where you know they will get at least 6 hours of sun every day.

Running plants can be trained to grow up and not out, just stake them with good sturdy stakes…such as bamboo poles.

Another great option is to get together with friends or family who has better options and grow a community type garden…something you all can share.

I hope this gives you some ideas to work with.

Feel free to contact me if I can be of any other help.

Thanks for the interest.

Happy weekend~

Bea Kunz