Hi Jay,
So far so good. I have acquired
chickens and
rabbits to start. And I'll start a pig sty soon for the spring.
The
chickens are free range and roost at night in a coop. The rabbits have an area that will need some improving but not bad to start with.
The previous people here had livestock so most of the infrastructure was here.
The crops next year will be more problematic. I am not familiar with the Northeast and would like to incorporate many beneficial plants to aid in the garden. I have a blank slate.
One acre of grass and nothing else. Well almost, I have planted garlic and asparagus. Both in a somewhat
Hugel bed. The previous people buried
trees that fell in last years hurricane and cover it with manure and leaves. I moved some dirt to cover it. Hope it works.
In Costa Rica, it was cut and dry after 8 years. We knew when to plant and never had to worry of frost. The biggest concern was trying to keep too much
water from one's garden.
Also, I have a extensive seed contingency there for annuals. Here, I'll have to find a decent seed distributor. So far I have not found anyone
local and I'm constantly looking. I'd rather not use a catalog company unless it is a last resort.
I'll keep my fingers crossed and try to familiarize myself with all that I can.
Jim
