tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7279140223556786071.post395658893287827981..comments2023-08-08T10:59:04.188-05:00Comments on eighth acre farm: raising kids and gardens in the cityJeff Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06285239745975791484noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7279140223556786071.post-86090592231033332612011-06-20T21:08:02.592-05:002011-06-20T21:08:02.592-05:00Thanks Hunter,
I was going to tell you about the ...Thanks Hunter,<br /><br />I was going to tell you about the serviceberry as a matter of fact, but the topic changed and I forgot. It's my son's tree. I planted a tree for each of them on their first birthday. (I wanted to plant them the day they were born- but when that time came there were way way too many other things that took precedence).<br /><br />Regarding planting serviceberry and other edibles in parks-- just today I was in an outer suburb inspecting plant material that was going in on a jobsite. I didn't do the design, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were 80 serviceberry bushes going into the park! Some with berries on already. It's not a lost cause- not by a long shot. On the contrary- I think it's an idea just coming into fruition (pun intended).<br /><br />As for rabbits- thanks for the tip. I think I'll stick with cayenne pepper for now- no chance I'll be camping out in the garden every night. Not that it'd be all that bad, really. Sorry to hear about your brussel sprouts. I've never been able to grow them- so you're ahead of me there. They're one of my favorite veggies so I hope to some day.Jeff Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285239745975791484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7279140223556786071.post-81180862538320797472011-06-20T10:38:49.772-05:002011-06-20T10:38:49.772-05:00JZ,
There I was, yapping at you about serviceberr...JZ,<br /><br />There I was, yapping at you about serviceberries, and you went and had one in your yard! I'm jealous of your Evan's Bali. Yeah, there's something grand about playing in puddles, or running water; just teach 'em how to recognize the pretty oil slicks. As to the rabbits, the little bastards got to my cherished brussel sprouts - the one thing I can't re-plant. The best way to keep them out is to sit with your plants every day and all night, until the greens are unpalatable to the wretched rodents; but that can prove difficult, with a wife, two kids, a job, etc, I'm sure. I fenced mine in with some old wood-frame window screens, until the screens fell over in a strong wind and crushed my babies.<br /><br />Here's a link to my serviceberry post. Blessings,<br /><br />William Hunter Duncan<br />http://offthegridmpls.blogspot.com/2010/07/serviceberries.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com