What We Might Be Planting on The Farm This Year…….

Farm Wish List (courtesy of my son)

Here I sit, with my almost-nine-year-old son at my left, brainstorming what we might be planting “On The Farm” this year. Hmmmm. How exciting! The list of “wants” (so far) is:

• corn
• flax
• barley
• melon
• watermelon
• tomatoes
• sunflowers
• pumpkins
• lamb’s ears
• tulips
• roses
• potatoes
• carrots
• sugar snap peas
• soybeans (edamame, for his sister — what a great big brother)

Of course, we’ll start with this list and then consult with Nature on what’s balanced to plant in The Farm (Zone 11, for those interested in my various zones…). After all, we might think growing flax (or sugar snap peas, or carrots) is a fine idea, but that might not be a crop that’s in the greatest good for our Farm this year. We’ve got to always remember that Nature is our equal partner in this gardening business. (And no, I say to may son, Nature is not The Boss…but, then again, neither are we…)