I speak a little of the cat language, and I do know that when you rub your feet on the ground repeatedly while glaring directly at the cat (and maybe giving a small hiss or showing your teeth) you are giving a message that says "this is my territory, back off!" The hind legs of cats communicate...
We had somebody dump their extra wood chips in our yard a few years ago (at our request). When we need some we take wheelbarrow loads to the garden or flowerbeds. However, it is getting harder and harder to use the pitchfork cause the wood chips are decomposing. Good for the dirt, I guess, but...
Starting big is great! You garden doesn't look small too me; about the size of mine, maybe bigger. You'll find help and encouragement here. Have a great day!
Probably 'hot beds' and 'cold frames'. We'll see how it goes!
Some of the robins near my place stayed here year round. I guess we can trust the birds to tell us how hard or mild the winter is going to be.
That's smart, but I think I'll take the risk:fl
Thanks for the welcome! I'm in western Idaho, I don't know what elevation. The winters here aren't too bad, and this year we haven't got more than an inch of snow and probably won't until next year. Very rainy winter. If it has to be cold...
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. If it is I absolutely wouldn't mind if a staff member or whoever does that kind of stuff moves it.
I recently read a book on winter gardening and am fascinated with this method (the book is "Backyard Winter Gardening" by Caleb Warnock)! I plan to start as...