Here’s a picture of our garden stitched form pictures this evening

It’s been a good season. Better than last year; Robie and I are learning a lot. Most folks I know that have a garden have noticed that the season’s been less productive than we’d like, but we’re pleased with the success we have had and […]

I’ve been getting some good use out of the chisel mortiser that I got at the woodshow last year. I’ve been working on a sidetable/nightstand for Robie (post coming soon). Today, I whipped up a pair of trellises (trelli?) for the garden.
Turned out pretty nice, I think
 

I can’t say I’m the most masterful of gardeners, but I do have some specific thoughts on the matter that have made life easier for me. The other day, my friend Jacob asked why I use raised beds, so I figure I can answer his question and more.
Here’s our garden as it is today

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We’ve been expanding the garden each year, adding a couple beds at a time. Here’s what it looks like now. The large beds at 10′x3.5′

We’ve been expanding the garden each year, adding a couple beds at a time. Here’s what it looks like now. The large beds at 10′x3.5′
 

Since I have as much space as I do (for a city boy), I generate a lot of compost. One ofthe problems I face is that there a many larger chunks in there that should be separated out.
So I built a compost sifter. It needs some refinements, but it works ok.