I am thrilled to introduce my guest today because I had a listener who had some questions about gardening in zone 9 in Texas and I reached out to some gardeners in Texas and here is Oma!
Tell us a little about yourself.
I live in the north central Texas.
Why I’m Oma, everyone calls me that, that was my daughter it was a little ridiculous
I love gardening! I just want to enjoy the natural things in the world!
Tell me about your first gardening experience?
My great grandparents, they lived in Abilene, Texas. They only had 2 acres full of everything you could think of. I remember a big tree off the back of the watermelon patch. Those melons are about to fall off the vine!
Companion Planting
How did you learn how to garden organically?
I used the tier method
Tell us about something that grew well this year.
I actually had a really good year the best thing that’s taken of is the sweet potatoes
Is there something you would do different next year or want to try/new?
Tell me about something that didn’t work so well this season.
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Let’s Get to the Root of Things!
Which activity is your least favorite activity to do in the garden?
Im sure everybody hates weeding.
What is your favorite activity to do in the garden?
Probably designing the new bed It’s like starting with a new canvas.
A favorite tool that you like to use? If you had to move and could only take one tool with you what would it be?
I have a pickax but it’s the most rugged piece of a tool. I have had it since I was like 19!
A favorite recipe you like to cook from the garden?
I love using the tomatillos! My tomatillos rock this year!
A favorite internet resource?
I really like the home guides
gardeningknowhow.com
north Texas garden association
things like you’ve got out there
like to do this thing called garden
A favorite reading material-book, mag, blog/website etc you can recommend?
Final question-
If there was one change you would like to see to create a greener world what would it be? For example is there a charity or organization your passionate about or a project you would like to see put into action. What do you feel is the most crucial issue facing our planet in regards to the environment either in your local area or on a national or global scale?
I think that
I just recently just took
I just graduated from college
little slow on the uptake
but it finally happened
very last class that I took was biology
really
found more joy in parts of that class
when it came to the environment
it’s unbelievable the damage that things like pesticides
smogs and emissions in our sky then we caused
it was more eye opening
when you really stop and look in the smog in the air turns into the acid rain
pesticides
run off in the rivers and waters
fish that you eat
birdseed
world called life
opened my eyes
the importance of trying to garden organically
what your creating and growing
how you’re doing it
you can use things and tools that will help keep the world safe
a little shocked
about some of the things
Do you have an inspiration tip or quote to help motivate our listeners to reach into that dirt and start their own garden?
I think the best thing is
always try something
don’t be afraid to try something different
don’t be afraid to combine
companion
you might have the perfect shade loving
gardening is a lot like art
what can you match and what can you pair
beauty is breathtaking
don’t be afraid to try something different
don’t be afraid to combine
can get beautiful results combining vegetables and daisies
can be frustrating and everything
enjoy it do
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