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Robert is doing other work for hire. He is becoming a good painter, working for Painting The Town. In addition he does small job contract repair work. Please give CART a call (502) 509-6521 if interested in using his contract services.

NOW April 15th:
Today is Tax Day in US, if not for the deadline being moved to Monday – April 18th, because of some holiday in Washington, D.C.

I have wanted to really get out in the garden – and will – after I get my taxes done. That means next week.

We also attended “Transition Louisville” to make a presentation Sunday evening.  This is a great organization, helping to connect Louisville citizens.

Look for an upcoming Courier-Journal article.  CART-Ent personnel were interviewed in our demonstration garden yesterday afternoon.  We were told that Gary Heine was also interviewed and this article should appear in the Wednesday, March 3rd editions of the Crescent Hill and Highlands Neighborhood sections.

“We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.”

E.B.White (1899-1985), American essayist, poet and author of children’s books (“Charlotte’s Web).

May each of you find gardening one of the joys of your life.

High Mowing Organic Seeds on “Dan Rather Reports” from High Mowing Organic Seeds on Vimeo.

February 21, 2010, [7 PM to 8:30 PM] TRANSITION LOUISVILLE (/KENTUCKY) SALON at St. Matthews Episcopal Church

February 20, 2010, 15THOUSAND FARMERS, informational meeting on Saturday, February 20th at 9 am at Clifton Unitarian Church at 2231 Payne Street, in the basement.

March 25-27, 2010, “2010 MIDWEST REGIONAL ENERGY STAR(R) CONFERENCE” in Lexington, KY. Visit midwesteneryconference.com for details.

Email us your green events for our calendar.

A NYTimes article covers the Hardwick Vermont food system, highlighting the components mentioned in the previous paragraph, plus other links.

Where can I find ideas and help on putting together the same story for Louisville, Kentucky?  Please join in with your ideas through comments.

Is there a wiki already available for Louisville to cooperatively write its own story?  If so please comment.  TD

Finally, started the following seeds this evening.

Broccoli-Raab Rapini

Broccoli-George’s Favorite Blend

Cabbage-Ferry’s Round Dutch

Parsley-Moss Curled

Parsley-Italian Dark Green Flat

The simple,  easy way is to buy two, 8 foot long pieces of PVC pipe, 1/2 inch in diameter, bend it to create an upside down U, sticking the two ends right in the soil in opposite corners of a ground or border box.  Repeat this with the second piece of PVC  pipe and then tie the two pieces together at the top of the upside down U.  Next drape a piece of plastic over the hoop, holding the sides down with bricks, rocks, logs, or whatever you have available.  Remember, you will want to get inside from time to time.  The width of the plastic needed varies with the height of the box.  My 23 inch high box with hoop required plastic 20 feet wide to reach the ground. Ten (10′) foot wide plastic, spread over a hoop in a 6 inch high ground box, should be sufficient.

1.)  Start or continue adding ONLY vegetation to your compost pile.  You will soon get the idea, correctly so,  that I believe one of the most productive things you can do for your garden, especially your SFG garden, is to make your own compost.  The simplest and cheapest way is to just start a pile, if you have the space.  It will NOT attract critters unless you mistakingly add annimal matter, e.g butter, grease, meats, etc from the kitchen.

2.)  On 3/11/2010 Start Seeds Indoors – Broccoli [3rd crop]

3.)  On 3/11/2010 Start Seeds Indoors – Cabbage [2nd crop]

4.)  On 3/18/2010 Start Seeds Indoors – Lettuce (leaf) [1st crop]

5.)  On 3/18/2010  Start Seeds Indoors – Swiss Chard [1st crop]

1.)  Start or continue adding ONLY vegetation to your compost pile.

2.)  On 2/11/2010    Start Seeds Indoors – Broccoli [1st crop]; On 4/1/2010 Transplant Outdoors under hoop.

Think about the number of plants you want in this first crop.  Ask yourself how many plants you and your family will eat in a month.  If you want more of a particular crop then start some more seeds in two or four weeks.  You will then spread out your harvest.

Start only two or three seeds in each small pot.  You will be cutting back to only one plant per starting container as you transplant.  This is the reason that square foot gardening takes on 5% of the seeds when compared to traditional row gardening.

Save the balance of your seeds in a cool, dry environment for later crops this year  or next.  Remember that germination takes warmth and moisture.

3.)  On 2/11/2010    Start Seeds Indoors – Cabbage [1st crop]; On 4/1/2010 Transplant Outdoors under hoop.

4.)  On 2/11/2010    Start Seeds Indoors – Parsley

5.)  On 2/25/2010   Start Seeds Indoors -  Broccoli [2nd crop]; On 4/15/2010 Transplant Outdoors under hoop.

6.)  On 2/25/2010   Start Seeds Indoors – Cabbage [2nd crop]; On 4/15/2010 Transplant Outdoors under hoop.

7.)  On 2/25/2010   Start Seeds Indoors – Cauliflower [1st crop]; On 4/15/2010 Transplant Outdoors under hoop.

8.)  On 2/25/2010   Start Seeds Indoors – Onions [1st crop]; On 4/8/2010 Transplant Outdoors under hoop.

9.)  Remove old asparagus and rhubarb tops and side-dress plants with ammonium.

10.)  Prune grapes

11.)  Prune roses

How to Prune