Jardin Log: Ambiance, Weeds, Pest Control, y Mas

 3/19/2013- In wanting to create an inviting atmosphere in the garden, we decided to paint a sign with the name of our Jardin. We felt the brightness &  Love put into it would translate to whomever might come into our little piece of Land.

Our Welcome Sign

4/21/2013

• Front garden cleared
  - weeds around cacti aloe, misc
  - trimmed Lemon Tree "Simon"
  - Moved chile plants to porch due to ants
• Back garden work
  - Moved owl from West point -> last week was in center/back
  - Removed bird net that has been on for 1 wk & 1 day
  - Checked on overall health of plants

4/28/2013

Thunderstorms and hail for most of yesterday- So, this morning some stalks & 1tomato plant were pushed sideways-yet, no extreme destruction

• One tiny white/brown/black speckled butterfly visiting 
• Went in and built dirt around each stalk back up.tomate
• Amaranth was not affected as it is low to the ground & has a sturdy stalk
• Raked & moved weekds from edges and entrance of Jardin
• Bird chirping right above me
• Put down pepper mix to ward off predators of amarath- as some leaves are eaten through
• Sunny/ 70 degree perfect weather baking me golden
• Relaxed winds giving breeze
• Put down grits/coffee grounds
• Got the owl head to work again  moved it E in the garden
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Homework:
- tomato cags
- next steps with Sunflowers
- research when this type of Amaranth is ready to consume

5/12/2013

• repaired stalks knocked over 5/17/2013 AM
• weeded/ cleanup around all plants
• laid organic pest repellant

sensual string

taught tassel

onion & tomate coming up!

surrounded by maize & amaranth got your back!

Amaranth flowering at the tops ~ Absolutely Breathtaking

We discussed things we need for the garden. Things to invest in are bamboo sticks & organic dirt/compost to rebuild around stalks, in a large rectangular plastic bin to start a controlled compost, and trimming shears for along the neighbors South fence.
Our sign needs to be varnished & hung.

/These weeks have been busy and involved in and away from the garden. I strive to spend as much time as I can there & know there are mental/physical things I must do to create this time. Every time I go into the garden, everything transforms around me. It's another world through our little gate just past the Pecan tree. Just to see the maize and amaranth close by creates genetic memories that lighten my Spirit.