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Food Forest Started!

12/29/2016

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Had some neglected kale plants in a planter on my patio.  Thought I would use them to start a food forest as I had found the perfect spot on my property recently.  This spring I will be planting a few fruit trees in the area, but for now, I thought I would start with this kale.  As you can see, it has been neglected.  Don't remember the last time I watered it.  Can't believe it's still showing signs of life.  These plants were actually purchased 18 to 24 months ago.  They have been pretty hardy as they have survived the scorching Texas heat and short lived snowy conditions that pass through on occasion throughout the winter.  As of recently, they have survived me.  In planting them, I'm confident in the location I have chosen.  It has been a long while since we have had any real measurable rain.  As I removed the plants from their container and placed them in their new forest home, I was amazed at the moisture in the soil.  Another reason I decided to make this move was to see how they hold up to predators.  More concerned about the wild rabbits and other small creatures roaming this area than I am the coyotes and bobcats.  Use to love all the wild rabbits roaming my yard.  That is until they discovered my gardens and thought that handy little food pantries had sprouted up for their convenience.  I’ll keep you posted and let you know how this turns out.  Until then, cheers and God Bless!
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