Finding a community garden

[Newt]

I think you meant that it was 12:44 AM.* I had to go to sleep as the thunderstorm stopped and the dogs calmed down.

Those sites about cover crops are a bit complicated, especially the first one.* Planting something like winter rye or oats in the fall will keep the soil from blowing away or being washed away in the winter and keep alot of weeds from growing.* The roots will hold the soil together and the top growth will protect the top of the soil from the wind and rain.* In the spring you dig it up, turn it over with the green growth now on top of the soil and break it up into smaller chunks.* That way it can decompose and enrich the soil where it grew.* It takes about 3 weeks to for this to happen.* Then you can plant.* The last site I gave you explains it about half way down the page.

Newt

[jstr11]

I guess it was wasn't it? I'm not normally awake to find out! lol Thanks, can i plant the oats in the* middle of winter and still have the mature before Spring?

jstr:)

[Newt]

Plant the oats, or whatever you choose to plant, in the fall after you have harvested all your veggies.* Then let it grow for the fall and leave it there over winter.* In the spring, about 3 weeks before you want to plant is when you turn it under.* The second link gives you a chart of what to plant and when it can be planted and turned under, if you scroll down.

Newt

[Kale]

HOWDY NEWT!:):)

I have been wondering about the fall crop theory for some time now, have been seeking for* someone that I can actually talk with that does this. I have several concerns on the aftermath once tilled/turned under,I also wasnt certain as to where to get the needed seed. My beds are now cleaned turned and fresh (not composed yet) along with 2yr compost and covered with straw on the black fabric.
I am looking to do the fall planting season, just not educated enough to trust I want to .

Thanks, I will read from those links you have posted.

Kale:)

[Newt]

Hi Kale,

Let me know if you have any questions.* I'm wondering why you would put down black plastic and then put straw on top.*

You should be able to find seed at a feed store.

Newt

[Kale]

Newt,* I put black fabric* not the plastic, I just want to keep animals out and weeds. All a cat needs to see is fresh soil and I'd be ruined.I havent read your links yet, if I have a question or two , I will ask.

Thanks and* Have a Great Fall Day!

Kale:)

[Newt]

Kale, sorry about that. :?* I misread.

Newt