Homestead {Yard/Garden} Plan - 2014

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This is a tentative list, to be added to as I think of things. I won't delete anything, but instead
I will make note of month changes or plan changes so they can be compared for next year.


January
  • Finalize both edible seed inventory list and flower seed list.
  • Determine which seeds need to be ordered.
  • Decide on fruit trees and berry bushes; order them.
  • Clean out the old garden space.
  • Work on garden plan.
    • February
  • Order seeds to finish compliment.
  • Finalize/finish garden plan, including seed-starting plans and dates.
  • Re-discuss chickens with Gramma.
    • March
  • Start appropriate seeds on time. (Hopefully the front porch is clean and organized by now!)
  • Inventory canning supplies; make a list of what's missing.
  • Re-evaluate composting plan.
  • Possibly build & install greenhouse covers.
  • Possibly build & install raised beds.
    • April
  • Plant fruit trees.
  • Plant fruit bushes.
  • Start appropriate seeds on time.
  • Harden and transplant any cold-tolerant seedlings.
  • Make transplant plan by week.
    • May
    (Last frost date is May 19th)
  • Transplant strawberries. Extend their current bed; transfer some to Gramma's beds.
  • Transplant according to schedule.
  • Check garden every day for powdery mildew/bugs.
    • June
  • Continue appropriate transplanting.
  • Check garden every day for powdery mildew/bugs.
  • Begin weed battle!
  • Cover raspberry and blueberry bushes with tulle to prevent birds.
    • July
  • Continue appropriate transplanting.
  • Check garden every day for powdery mildew/bugs.
  • Harvest any applicable crops.
  • Properly freeze/dehydrate/store crops.
  • Determine if there will be an autumn garden.
  • Plan accordingly if yes.
    • August
  • Continue appropriate transplanting.
  • Check garden every day for powdery mildew/bugs.
  • Harvest any applicable crops.
  • Properly freeze/dehydrate/store crops.
  • Begin transplanting for autumn garden, if applicable.
    • September
  • Start of apple season.
  • Continue appropriate transplanting.
  • Check garden every day for powdery mildew/bugs.
  • Harvest any applicable crops.
  • Properly freeze/dehydrate/store crops.
    • October
    (First frost date is October 2nd)
  • Harvest any applicable crops.
  • Properly freeze/dehydrate/store crops.
  • Put garden to bed for the winter.
    • November
  • Plan garden for next year.
    • December
  • Plan garden for next year.
  • 2015 Homestead plan.
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    1 comment :

    1. Laureli Friday, March 14, 2014

      Oh I meant to tell you that I am loving the precise-ness of your schedule! I have found "seed-starting plans and dates" the most challenging so far... the weather has been different for the past 3 years winter thru spring (extreme cold and then drought) so it's hard to know what to do and we are also experimenting the 1st time with greenhouses. Good luck figuring it all out and may it all go right!

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