FARMING UNDER COVER

Very  soon  the  new  " high  tunnel  " will  be  delivered .  The  only  real  difference  between  it and  a green  house ,  is that  the  planting  is done  directly  in the  soil .  Here's an example  of high  tunnel  farming . 

The  plants  are  protected  from  extreme  weather  

This is  a  gothic style  high  tunnel   (the  kind  we are  putting  in  )

The  biggest advantage  of  under  cover  farming  is the  extended  growing  season !  We can  start  planting  earlier  and harvest  later .  This  will  help  us  improve  our  plant,  produce  and  seed  stock .

From  the  bears  view ,  they  are  scared  that  it comes  in a gazillion  pieces and  they have  to  figure  out  how  to  put  it  up!   

LAST SPRING FROST JUST WEEKS AWAY

Here  in North  West  Ohio , our  last  frosr/freeze  is only a few weeks  away!  If last  years  date of May  13th  holds true  for  2015,  the  time  to  get  growing is now.  You still  have  time  to  start  some  tomato  and  pepper  plants,  but  time  is  definitely  running  out.

Here  at the  garden  we are  down to one more  flat  of peppers  and have finished  with  tomatoes.  Hopefully  we will  find  homes  for  the rest  of  the  patio  container  plants.

I will  keep  you  posted... and soon the  growing  season  will  be in full  swing  at Blu  Bears  Garden.    I'm looking  forward  to  hearing  from  you  and  stay  tuned  for  more  stories  straight  from  your  favorite  bears.


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Blu Bears' Garden: MYSTERIOUS SINK HOLE THREATENS OHIO FARM !

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Sink hole  can start  with  out  warning

This  one  formed  in  the  garden,  and  although  it  is  only  a  little  one ( about  2 feet across  & deep  )  they  still  gef your  attention.   Drive  into  it ,  or  make  a wrong  step  and it would  be serious.   A break  in  a  drain  tile  most likely  caused this damage.   Fortunately  for  the  bears,  the  nearby  strawberry  patch  was spared.

I hope  you  have  started  some  plants  for  your  garden...  the  clock  is ticking!  Today  I  did  a  flat of green  peppers.  With  a little  bit  of  love, water  and  sunshine  they will  grow  into  50 strong  seedlings and produce around  200 peppers.

GOOD LUCK  WITH  YOUR  OWN  GARDENING !  

Your  pal Blu  Bear  

 

Gardening 101 at the Wauseon Public Library Thursday !

Blubearyfarms@Gmail.com   Local  gardeners and future  growers  a like will  have  some  fun  with  seeds, soils  and plants  this  Thursday  6:30 @ the  Wauseon  public  library ! 

The  bears  have  selected  some  of their  favorite  plants  and  seed  to share  with you.  Everyone  attending  will  take  home  a patio cherry tomato  plant   (Baxter  Bush ) and of course  the  seeds  that  they  will  start  whIle there.  

One  seed that  always  is a must-have  for  year round  gift  giving  is called  Tiny  Tim.  Growing  up  to 15 " tall, this  early ,  dependable, tree-like dwarf  cherry  tomato packs full of yummy  3/4" fruit!  And , was  once  called  the  world's
smallest.   We  hope  that  you  will  join  us for  all  the  fun!

BAXTER  BUSH  TOMATO