Monday, November 9, 2015

November 9, 2015

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October 22, 2015

It is really nice to hear from all the followers of this column. I write about what I do and try to relay how well things go and also how badly things go. It is my intent to encourage trial and error. Not everything that I do will work for everybody because each person is different and everybody’s gardens are different too. What I do may be adaptable to the individual gardener’s needs.

I think that the best teacher is mistakes. Once you have made a mistake evaluate what went wrong and how to correct it. The first thing after a problem comes up; I like to see if maybe it was something that I may have done. Correcting something I have done is a whole lot easier than correcting an environmental problem.

One of the most common questions I receive is whether I do presentations. I used to give evening talks but it has been quite a while. Somehow it is difficult to find the time to prepare and do an evening presentation.  In recent years I have been working with Jesse Schneider. She is the county extension agent for Presidio County and works with Logan Boswell who is the county extension agent for Brewster County.

I usually give a presentation that is one segment of a day long workshop. I find these to be a whole lot easier to prepare for. It is also nice to visit with folks that are in the agriculture trade.

I mention this because on the 29th of October I have been asked to give a presentation about winter gardening. The workshop is titled Nature Appreciation Day and will be held at CDRI. Check out the schedule on face book. There will be a lot of great topics covered and a great time will be had by all.

If you are interested please call Jesse at 432-729-4746,   5600 for more details. Also ask to be put on her upcoming event mailing list. Hope to see you there!!!

 Questions? I can be contacted at markdirtfarmer@gmail.com. Or more garden notes at redwagonfarm.blogsot.com 

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