For several years I've wanted to not only to live a more frugal life, but a simpler one. I live way out in the country, in a community called Hard Times (really!). Our house has about 2 acres of land, surrounded by soy bean fields and rice fields (although my husband's family has a small farm with a around 200 acres about 8 min from us).
I would like to have my own garden this year, instead of having to rely on Chuck's mom. However, I really know nothing about this. I know dh will help me as much as possible, but he is extremely busy. Is it too late to start my garden? I think that I like the idea of starting the plants indoors because occasionally we get a late freeze (I live in Arkansas about 46 miles due east of Memphis, TN).
I would like to plant enough to hopefully sustain my family of 3 through the winter with the basics. My thoughts were to plant:
Tomatoes, Green beans, ok....I'm stumped after that....
Could I get some help on:
What to plant
When to plant
How much to plant
Tips and Tricks
I have helped dh's mom for the past 4 years or so so I do have a basic idea of what to do, but I've never planted one on my own before.
I would like to have my own garden this year, instead of having to rely on Chuck's mom. However, I really know nothing about this. I know dh will help me as much as possible, but he is extremely busy. Is it too late to start my garden? I think that I like the idea of starting the plants indoors because occasionally we get a late freeze (I live in Arkansas about 46 miles due east of Memphis, TN).
I would like to plant enough to hopefully sustain my family of 3 through the winter with the basics. My thoughts were to plant:
Tomatoes, Green beans, ok....I'm stumped after that....
Could I get some help on:
What to plant
When to plant
How much to plant
Tips and Tricks
I have helped dh's mom for the past 4 years or so so I do have a basic idea of what to do, but I've never planted one on my own before.