The Radio Garden
The Radio Garden, not even a year old now, is about the size of a pickup truck bed - not very large at all. Since last July we have planted and enjoyed flowers, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, bulbs, and even rooted roses - all done with LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES A WEEK.
It includes a water garden, a container garden, and even night lighting. The purpose is not only to have a nice little garden for all-year enjoyment, but also to encourage new gardeners to start small and have fun. No pesticides are used in this garden - not out of fear or aversion, but simply because in a mixed garden, pests are simply not as severe, and beneficial critters take care of what does pop up.
First full week in May, and Felder is finally got around to plantning summer stuff in the Radio Garden. First, he removed and composted old winter plants (sorry to see them go!). Then pulled oak seedlings and other winter weeds, then dug the dirt really deep and added fresh compost to jumpstart the soil.
As each plant was pulled from its pot, roots were carefully loosened to get them out of their pot shape and able to grow quickly into the surrounding soil. Each plant was set level with the ground around it, and watered in. That's it for this part of the garden, for the rest of the spring, summer, and fall!
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