tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563340935166165605.post3411231060692850375..comments2024-01-05T05:49:01.807-08:00Comments on Gidget's Garden: Food for winterCrystal Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895154674045504262noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563340935166165605.post-66889774972887046342011-11-17T08:14:45.041-08:002011-11-17T08:14:45.041-08:00Hi Andy, I do prepare the soil with a little powde...Hi Andy, I do prepare the soil with a little powdered milk to help reduce fungal disease, a little corn meal for the same and to help kill any little grubs that may be in there, some worm castings, compost and a bit of organic fertilizer such as the one Dr. Earth makes. <br /><br />I do rotate crops to the best of my ability in this small space, for instance I only grow tomatoes in the same spot every 3 years (not that our garden is even that old yet but that's the plan). the rotation will help reduce disease. <br /><br />I don't know if the cat repellent keeps out chickens, the package does say birds but does not elaborate. I like it for the cats because they have a pretty good memory and will only smell it once a season - I wouldn't like to use it if they were going to it every day because the pepper is harsh and peppermint is bad for their liver...I have no idea about chickens. Sorry.Crystal Montoyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895154674045504262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563340935166165605.post-79289289258551539822011-11-17T06:56:24.210-08:002011-11-17T06:56:24.210-08:00Question ---- When switching out your plants/crops...Question ---- When switching out your plants/crops, do you need to prep the soil? Is there concern of cross contamination? <br /><br />Also, does the cat repellent keep out chickens? :) --AndyAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200879052071718176noreply@blogger.com