[Camdor]

LOVE the pics!!

Looks like you've got quite a bit of space to work with, which is nice.

What about herbs, perhaps some Stevia which is not only a natural sweetener but also has several medicinal properties, and maybe a fruit tree or 2?

Might also consider staggering some natural pest barrier plants like lavender for fleas and marigolds for bug control around the tomatoes

HERE is a PDF for organic bug control and HERE is a site about different pests and how to naturally control them

Hope that helps

[Tangalor]

Thanks! I know about Marigolds, but didn't think they'd last through the winter, even in Fla. Am I wrong?

The fruit tree is handled: we have neighbors on 2 sides that have lemons and oranges, and they hang over our fence lol :P

as for the Stevia (sp?) never heard of it, I'll check into it, thanks!

[Camdor]

They do here in GA. Your best bet is to contact a nursery in your particular location and ask. They would know the zone information much better than I and would be much more equipped to point you in the correct direction. They also might have other natural pest control methods and ideas, as well. You can also do a search for a garden club in your area as well. They usually have a wealth of information as to what works well. A few ideas to chew on, as it were.

[Tangalor]

consider me chewing, then. :P

[Camdor]

LOL

*nom nom nom*

Who would have ever guessed my culinary training would come in handy with survival and bushcraft.

[cowgirlup]

Originally Posted by Tangalor

CowGirl, you've inspired me to redouble my efforts on my garden! I'll start with the front yard, I think, and work my way back. We have tons of space around the side, but one thing: We have a resident rabbit that's around here, anything you suggest for deterrence/elimination? My wife and I have discussed eating it, but not unless I actually catch him/her eating our veggies..

I would put up a fence. In Ohio I had rabbits and groundhog that lived under the shed. I fenced in my garden there. Don't use chicken wire because small rabits can actually fit through the hole. I used the fencing with the tiny square holes. I'm having a brain cramp and can't remember the right name for it. Sink it in the ground a couple of inches to deter them from tunneling under. If you've seen one then there are probably 50 more you haven't seen. A groundhog can climb a fence but if you don't have one around you are OK. Even here we have a fence to keep the deer out and the resident groundhog has never tried to get in.

[Tangalor]

Thanks for the tip, Cowgirl. We'll be bordering the garden post-haste.

[cowgirlup]

Update, I added another variety of apple tree ($7.50) and a thornless blackberry ($5.00). I love the end of the season clearance sales!!

My asparagus crowns came so they are in the asparagus patch

Just waiting on rhubarb and a pawpaw tree.

[snowshoe67]

Lis, What type of apple trees? I put in Garlic this year(German Hardneck) We use a lot of it.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

All of this garden talk is inspiring me as well. I have some collard seeds I will try and get them planted to get me going!