WOW, WOW, WOW! Such great advice.
Doodah I really like the soil less gardening, there is lots of hay available. I had originally thought of using the hay to outline each garden plot so I could sit on it and save my back the stooping down.
OrganicFarmhand I am planning on making the entire garden in the shape of an plus sign aligned with north, south, etc. and in the center have a shaded spot to sit and meditate - so, yes, I will invite the bees, and plant sunflowers!
Kathleen I will be planting raspberries and blackberries out where the drainage for the sceptic tank will be so I won't have to water them too much. Since I only use products that do not harm the earth it should be okay.
Historycircuis thanks for the info on the Sacred Triad it is beautiful and I already have all those seeds, organice of course!
Nik, I will be taking a sample of the soil in the next week or two. However, since I am starting with an above ground garden I will have time to amend if need be. Mostly I will be using a blend of the natural soil and five year old horse and cow poop, etc. clean stuff.
Thank you JohnWDow, looking forward to it. Sure we can post it if she wishes.
Nenuphar that is a great website, thanks.
Angelite, yes I am buying organice heirloom seeds in bulk. I think it is important to have enough seeds for several years in case a crop doesn't go to well. I have been saving seeds from food I buy at the food co-op for a couple years now.
Alkaluropes it will take some time to look at all those seed sites, thank you! I love lavendar!!
Thanks Peacelovinman (a man after my own heart) I will check out that book.
It is a pretty daunting task ahead of me but I am so looking forward to getting my hand and feet into Mother Earth!
I'm glad we already have lots of fruit trees so I don't have to worry about that, boy are the pears yummy!
I will also be placing my orgonite cloud buster nearby. Man, I wish those helicopters would go away!!
Marguerite