Planning
your garden is important. When the seed catalogs start coming
in January that is the time to start thinking of what you want to
plant. It is the time to look at your journal of the plants
that did well or not so well from the previous year and what you want to eat
fresh or for processing. Draw a garden layout plan. I
keep my simple and try to rotate where I plant things. I also make
sure that I don't plant onions next to beans or peas as they are not
compatible. Tomatoes are not compatible with most cool weather
plants such as broccoli, cabbage, corn, and potatoes. Tomatoes are
compatible with carrots, onions, cucumbers and peppers.
Sometimes it is hard not to put things next to each other but if you can avoid
it, do so. Therefore, one can see how a little plan can make for a
better garden. Marigolds are beneifical in the garden as they
keep many bugs away and add color to your garden. (Hint: start buy
canning jar lids now as the price will go up when canning season is in full
swing.)
Gardening has been such a big part of the family tradition that I thought I'd better get as much information written down from mom and dad as soon as possible to pass on.
