what i'd like to do~

as my mind has been swirling around with so so many thoughts of what i need and want to accomplish this year...i thought i would jot down some of the projects on my list of to~do's

* rain barrel~ keep searching on craigslist for old oak barrel

http://www.easycart.net/

A rainwater barrel is a water tank which is used to collect

and store rain water runoff, typically from rooftops via rain gutters.

Rainwater barrels are devices for collecting

and maintaining harvested rain.

* worm composting~ would love to make our own wood one...and aquire red worms!

pic from~ 4seasongreenhouse.comworm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms body. The compost then goes into your garden!






* compost area~ we on and off again compost...for me the motivation factor dulls as i am not happy with its space in our yard...need to find a more suitable home for this!

pic from~cliffordcountry.com

i like the idea of a confined neat space...





* transplant~ in need of a transplant...sound scary huh! my grandma always said "all the months with r's you can transplant in your yard...so only a few months (about 4) to give these babies new homes and split up ones that need more space to multiply
our blue delphiniums...love!








* expand garden~ bring garden out by another couple feet...need more room to work and grow
Santa Lucia Grape...FABULOUS!








* make a list of new items for garden....asparagus, artichoke! and many more....

pic from~ thedailygreen.com

i just read an article about bare root veggies...
Jan~Feb is the time to get in them ground




current perinneals:
everbearing strawberries, blueberries, quince tree, apple tree,  italian parsly, echinacea, calendula, peppermint, gold oregano, sage, rosemary, chives...just to name a few!
what we usually grow: tomatoes, basil, butter head lettuce, roman lettuce, cherry & grape tomatoes, carrots, celery, pumpkins, zuchini, green bell peppers, sugar snap peas, corn...
would like: potatoes year round,
try: asparagu, artichoke, broccoli...i am sure my list will continnue to grow

* TREE HOUSE~ this is huge for me....research plans and ideas!

as birthdays for our sweet ones are very close together...i would like to build them a tree house as their birthday gift...it would graciously take the place of toys and create memories to last them a lifetime!

pic from~ kissonwetglass...