Ironically and a bit sadistic I broke my eight year meat fast this weekend. Since I had my mom in town we bought a couple 4lb chickens free of growth hormones or antibiotics and she showed me how to dress and roast them. They were delicious! And the leftovers made some awesome chicken soup which came in handy since the kids and I all have colds.
On the garden front we now have broccoli, spinach, arugula, romaine, black seeded simpson leaf lettuce, ringmaster and scallion onions, and cabbage all up and doing well. So far I am very pleased with the square foot system and can't wait to harvest.
Holy crow! I mean, holy chicken! :-) Don't feel so bad about the vegetarian breaking thingy. I got over it when I married Nate. Now I try to seek out local (when possible), horomone & antibiotic-free meats. We have a good amish-type poultry place just near us with good quality and humane raising methods. Anyway... I need to know where you get the info for your square-foot garden! We are interested in that method. We already have the beds in the back that can be converted easily.
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Try Mel Bartholomew's book called The New Square Foot Garden. You can also check out the website at www.squarefootgardening.com although I recommend using the website as a tool after you read the book and get started. Happy gardening!
ReplyDelete8 year fast! i need to hear more about this!
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