Archive for June, 2011

Officially Summer

By ⋅ June 22, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

We are still having temperatures over 100 F most days, although we finally got a half an inch of rain last night so we may only get to the upper 90s today. With a little luck we many even get another shower this afternoon! Amazingly the vegetable gardens are still looking healthy, growing and producing. […]

Big Challenges and Small Successes

By ⋅ June 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

I knew farming in Central Texas was going to be challenging. Heat and drought tolerant plant varieties are a must for spring and summer crops. Raised beds and well conditioned garden soil help in dealing with the highly alkaline, caliche filled soil that is predominant in the hill country.

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