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--- garden:intro:2020 [2025/01/01 19:08] – davidbac
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 I told the owners of the Farm property that I was discontinuing my work there.
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 I asked them to allow me to move several of the ten grape vines at the Farm, some of which were in their first season. They refused, saying that when I left they owned anything attached to the property.
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 ==== Hoop House ====
-{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_0077.jpg?direct&400|}}I brought in the disassembled hoop house, and re-assembled it in the Garden.\\
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 ==== Added low tents ====
-{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_0092.jpg?direct&400|}}Also I added two low tents because I was pleased with the success of growing peppers in them.\\
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 ==== Dale as go-gardener ====
-{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_4120.jpg?direct&400|}}a friend Dale joined me at the Fall City garden, taking over half of the area and planting a long row of dahlias across the front near the street, as well as a nice selection of winter squash, beans and corn.
+{{ :garden:intro:2020:img_0286.jpg?direct&600 |}}A friend Dale joined me at the Fall City garden, taking over half of the area and planting a long row of dahlias across the front near the street, as well as a nice selection of winter squash, beans and corn.
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 ==== Strawberry harvest =====
-{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_0180.jpg?direct&400|}}Development of strawberry beds over the past several years led to the largest harvest of strawberries to day. I invited neighbors to glean the beds.\\
+{{ :garden:intro:2020:img_0180.jpg?direct&400|}}Development of strawberry beds over the past several years led to the largest harvest of strawberries to day. I invited neighbors to glean the beds.\\
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 ==== Rooting grape canes ====
-{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_0553.jpg?direct&400|}}When I pruned the grape vines at the Farm I collected canes suitable for rooting. Starting in pots in the greenhouse at home, I prepared more than 20 canes. (At least, I could remove the cuttings from there!) this is an intensive process detailed at [[garden:about:plants:fruit:grapes:rooting|rooting grape canes]].\\
+{{ :garden:intro:2020:img_0553.jpg?direct&400|}}When I pruned the grape vines at the Farm I collected canes suitable for rooting. Starting in pots in the greenhouse at home, I prepared more than 20 canes. (At least, I could remove the cuttings from there!) this is an intensive process detailed at [[garden:about:plants:fruit:grapes:rooting|rooting grape canes]].\\
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 ==== Temperature data ====
-{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_0591.jpg?direct&150|A professional temp/humidity sensor housing}}{{ :garden:intro:pix:img_3998.jpg?direct&180|Original homemade temperature/humidity sensor housing}} Both at the Fall City Farm and at the Garden I had collected temperature and humidity data, both inside and outside the hoop house. Outside data came from a weather station I installed nearby. Inside data from sensors housed inside the hoop house.\\
+{{ :garden:intro:2020:img_0591.jpg?direct&150|A professional housing for temp/humidity sensors}}{{  :garden:intro:2020:img_3998.jpg?direct&180|Original homemade temperature/humidity sensor housing}} Both at the Fall City Farm and at the Garden I had collected temperature and humidity data, both inside and outside the hoop house. Outside data came from a weather station I installed nearby. I made the first housing from Styrofoam plates from a takeout restaurant. Inside data from sensors housed inside the housing.
+I read the inside sensors (Hobo temp/humidity bluetooth device) using an app on my phone. In the end all the data went into a spreadsheet that I use to judge the growing conditions in that area.\\
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+===== A thought about moving =====
+{{ :garden:intro:2020:img_0331.jpg?direct&400|}}We considered moving our gardening activity to a different location away from Fall City because the landowner there intended to sell the property. The possible location (Monte Vista) was enticing because of its natural setting and views of Mount Si. The owner there took back the offer, which was appropriate given our change in plans in 2021, the next year.\\
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 ===== It was a good year! =====
-There were more challenges than in the past. By many measures it was a good year:
+Moving from the Farm to downtown Fall city greatly reduced our vegetable production. But it was still a good year:
   * I harvested almost 1,600 pounds of produce.
   * I donated over 1,400 pounds to two local food banks.
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 It comes as no surprise to me that my body is tired. I was working in the gardens well into October. I am taking time to recuperate.
+View a [[garden:intro:2020:gallery|gallery of 2020 photos]].