tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post115732233315573322..comments2023-08-16T01:55:32.535-05:00Comments on pile of o'melays: photo delugeOmelayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09084221498316008069noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-1157494708820973202006-09-05T17:18:00.000-05:002006-09-05T17:18:00.000-05:00ed abbey,if asparagus grows wild there then, the s...ed abbey,<BR/><BR/>if asparagus grows wild there then, the soil should also be great for a little secret garden of your own. the only tips i have are buy from reputable company. we got ours at johnnyseeds.com. we simply followed the directions that they sent with the crowns. everyone that we talked with about this has all these complex, convoluted and busy work instructions on how to plant asparagus. we eventually ignored everyone except johnnys. they send them at the right time of year (pre pay/order them cause they run out) and you just plant them right away. no waiting around after they arrive. <BR/><BR/>good luckOmelayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084221498316008069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-1157470728717225972006-09-05T10:38:00.000-05:002006-09-05T10:38:00.000-05:00Karl - any tips on planting asparagus? I've tried...Karl - any tips on planting asparagus? I've tried planting it several times with limited success and I've always guessed it was soil PH though I don't know for sure. It grows wild here along the fence rows so that I usually get my fill but it would be nice to have a source right in my back yard.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-1157371335988309302006-09-04T07:02:00.000-05:002006-09-04T07:02:00.000-05:00abigail,yes that is something to be proud of. the ...abigail,<BR/><BR/>yes that is something to be proud of. the other half of the harvest is at the other end of the bean arbor. that pile is not quite as large. <BR/><BR/>danielle,<BR/><BR/>the guineas aren't sexually mature yet. we aren't really sure what their sexes are either. the compost is dependant on so many things moisture, temperature, how often i mix it and contents. usually it takes about 7 weeks. i can speed things up by mixing more often. butternuts yum. the asparagus is like our secret garden. we covet it and hope to relish in asparagus glory each spring. merlin is a naughty boy and i salivate every time i look at him. we have just been discussing the weaning of that naughty boy and sending him to pasture with mikes cows for the next 6 months or so. our freezer couldn't take a slaughtered cow right now. the kids already say "merin burgers, yum" when they see him.Omelayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084221498316008069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-1157365530730292662006-09-04T05:25:00.000-05:002006-09-04T05:25:00.000-05:00Wow, your guina hens are beautiful! Do they lay w...Wow, your guina hens are beautiful! Do they lay well and in a regular spot?<BR/><BR/>How long does cow manure have to compost in order to use it on your garden?<BR/><BR/>I'm super impressed with Tabitha's butternuts. I actually got 2 eeny teeny butternuts this year from seeds I saved from last years organic farmer's market. I was impressed with that, but her harvest puts mine to shame. Butternut and acorn are absolutley the best squash in my opinion.<BR/><BR/>Nice asparagus beds. I don't think I even knew you all had made beds for them. You'll be rolling in asparagus within the next couple of years!!! So yummy! <BR/><BR/>Merlin is a sweetie. When can you eat him?Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07283795276301877758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-1157344259005012412006-09-03T23:30:00.000-05:002006-09-03T23:30:00.000-05:00I would say Tabitha's pride in her squash is justi...I would say Tabitha's pride in her squash is justified! Nice haul. I love butternut squash. Mmm.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927734538960396940noreply@blogger.com