I am dying to get out and plant the rest of my garden. I have melons, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes to plant. I also want to start more lettuce and spinach since my first planting isn't producing much.I just got my fence up this past week and it looks pretty good. Here's to hoping it keeps the deer out! I was also thinking that since it is fenced in maybe I can let the chickens in there to scratch around for bugs and such. Has anyone ever let their chickens run in the garden? Will they do more harm then good?
I want your garden space! We live in Des Moines and have a tiny little garden. I would love to be more self-reliant with a huge garden. The back part of our yard is a big hill so I'm hoping to someday convince my husband to terrace it so I can use it as garden space!
ReplyDeleteFrom what I have heard chickens can't tell the difference between a weed and a plant. Once you plant your garden, keep them out, but before you plant and when you are through harvesting should be free game.
ReplyDeleteI have let my chickens have free run of my garden and they are the best at keeping my asparagus weed free...my garden has never looked so good and their poop is the best thing you can fertilize you garden with:) I love seeing the pictures of them growing!
ReplyDeletei'll let you read my mother earth news; it has an article on the very subject.
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