I’ve had this post ready to go since December, if you can believe it. I remember this day (December 9th) because it was unseasonably warm. My snow peas were really taking off and I needed to create a trellis. My design last year didn’t work so well, so I needed a new plan. I took my son to the lumber yard that morning, purchased a few 1×2 boards, some cotton twine, and drilled this together later that afternoon during his nap. I can’t seem to find the picture of the peas right before I tore them out last week, but they were growing far over the top! So this simple trellis held the weight of 32 snow pea plants. And this is an eco-friendly design, no plastic or metal wire used to guide the peas.
Here are the plants in mid-February:
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A Winter Garden – From Beds to Planting
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First layer of yard dirt on bottom:
Winter garden bed early February
Stay tuned for the next gardening post…
How to build a pea trellis (during your child’s nap)!
Winter Gardening Advice from Don at Redwood Barn Nursery
I live in a big gardening town. So naturally I became very interested in gardening when we settled in, but I was lost and confused on how to start this whole gardening process. I wanted to feel successful and competent at what looked like a very easy and natural activity. A friend told me about a magical little place call Redwood Barn Nursery and the rest is history!
I walked into Redwood Barn one warm summer day and there was Don moving passionately among the flowers, vegetables, and organic soil. I roamed around for a while and then thought, maybe next year…this is a little more involved than I had anticipated (how am I supposed to choose between 15 different varieties of tomatoes?). But before I left I approached Don and said, “I know nothing about gardening, can you help me?” Um, help is an understatement. I’m guessing I learned more about summer gardening in that 1/2 hour than I would have in a month long class. Why? Experience. Don has been operating his nursery for 30 years! So long story short, I left Redwood with a Prius full of dirt, starters, fertilizer and hope. I can do this! I was excited, motivated and you know what…I did it. That summer I became an official gardener. I fell in love with the process and I don’t sweat the technical stuff because Don is there to save the day and keep me feeling competent and successful. You are a lucky soul if you have a Don in your town to consult when your garden is overthrown by snails, when you can’t choose between 15 varieties of tomatoes, when your cabbage stops growing, when you have no idea when to plant strawberries, ph balance what?, when your carrot sprouts disappear or if your soil needs conditioning. He’s the man with the answers, a man with a passion, he’s Don, my gardening guru!
I had the pleasure of speaking with Don recently about growing winter gardens here in Northern California. Although specific to our particular climate and region, his advice translates to similar climates and you could easily adapt the advice to fit your region. This was our first video, first take. We will film inside for future videos, as the traffic buzzing by the barn is distracting. But I wanted to get this video up for those of you still contemplating a winter garden. It’s not too late!
Check out Don’s advice on winter planting and come on over to the the Redwood Barn Nursery for your organic seeds and starters!
4 Easy Steps to Get You Up and Gardening This Winter
Or not – I would say not, but that’s just me.
I’m convinced now … you need to have your own television show! I think it should be called, Amber Does It All and So Can You! You’re amazing, girlie–love this post and snow peas.
xo,
Shirley
Hi There Shirley,
You’re so funny! I only wish I could do it all! My list is a mile long. I have to say though, I do love working with the drill. My husband bought me one 10 years ago and I was hooked from the get-go. But I’m far too impatient to do any detailed work, so this is where my husband comes in (he’s great at those exact measurements). On anything elaborate, we make a good team; I give him the design and he creates it for me. Of course, I’m in there using my drill and help with the dirty work (because it’s awesome)!
Hope you’re having a beautiful Sunday sweet friend.
Hugs,
–Amber
You should have a TV show-you do it all! I can barely find time to bake, blog and be a Momma Thanks for an awesome post. You have a plethora of yummy vegetables growing in your beautiful yard!
Okay Ladies, you’re really too kind. This was so super easy, seriously!!
I’ll have to take a picture of my pea trellis to share…I don;t have raised beds, so it is a bit different w/ no wood to screw into!
I was just talking to my husband this morning about building a trellis for the tomato and basil plants in the front. I need the trellis more for the tomatoes than the basil. Your idea is perfect! How fortunate that I looked at your e-mail today. Thanks.
Thanks Laura! Glad I could provide some inspiration for you. Good luck and happy drilling.
Love it! Girl power all the way! But seriously…I must try this myself
Hi Debbie. Woot! Thanks. So, so easy! I can’t stress this enough.
That is fantastic!! Perhaps I’ll add that to the garden this year. WHat type of seeds did you plant? Are those sugar snap peas?
Peace and Raw Health,
Elizabeth
Thanks Elizabeth,
The peas above are snow peas. They are so sweet and tender. I’ve had bad luck with sugar snap peas…super tough? I always have good luck with the snow peas. They are our favorite.