Summary: TweetWe often tend to loose sight of the fact that a season is only about 90 days time. Spring? Did that moron Jack say spring? Has he gone daft? Doesn’t he know that it is below zero in much of the nation. Hasn’t he seen the big white piles of “global warming” all over the country? Spring, really this moron speaks of spring? Pipes are frozen and broken, the dog won’t go outside to pee and another arctic blast is descending upon us from Canada and this dolt, speaks of chirping birds and budding trees? Now hold on, the first day of spring is officially March 21st, that is the spring equinox. Today is Jan. 15th, which means that day is only 67 days away. To put that in perspective, remember how we just went from Halloween to Christmas so fast, well that duration of days comes out to 76 days. Remember how fast that seemed to happen? The point is simply wen you get down to about two months, time goes faster then you’d expect. Join Me Today to Discuss… Now is the time to reflect on the past and plan for the future Make a list of everything you want to do and a cost estimate of same Look at your list and set priorities on wants, needs and expense Consider using excel and sorting based on value of the three Some major considerations Average last frost dates What are you planting When does heat become a problem (man, beast, plant) Are you staying or going (residence long term) Some of our current plans Finish misting system and tree grow beds Plant new long term cover crops Finish installing zone based irrigation Green House (we shall see) Reduce chickens, expand ducks (more involved then you’d think) Set up store front for NineMile.farm (do we really need it?) Set up full workshop in the out building Plan spring propagation and planting goals Build a comfrey propagation bed Fencing solution for the porch area (duck shit is an issue) Mulch, mulch, mulch, and mulch Plan and get ready for spring annual gardens Create “living fence” foundation for the gardens Ponds? Is it really possible, or worth it? Fence in garden ponds Extend planting areas on food forest and urban garden Can I get this all done, who knows, that is why we start our planning now Resources for today’s show… Join the Members Brigade The Year 1499 Join Our Forum Walking To Freedom TSP Gear PermaEthos.com AgriTrue.com GenForward on IndieGogo JM Bullion – (sponsor of the day) Western Botanicals – (sponsor of the day) Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.
