First Things First

Howdy! I'm Ooma, and this is Ooma's Garden (or at least it will be)!

The first step to a well thought out garden, a garden that will be successful, is location.

We've just moved onto this land, so I will be starting from the beginning. I thought it would be fun to take you on my gardening journey. Maybe we can both learn a thing or two along the way.

So, location, location, location...
The best place to position your garden is with as much southeastern exposure as possible. 

​Trees are lovely, but shade can ruin a garden. For us gardeners in Texas, that burning western summer sun can wither our plants in just an afternoon. A bit of shade in the evening is good. In the north, this is not as much a worry.

I have chosen a spot the works with our property, without spoiling the beauty of the land. It take advantage of the southeastern sun. Unfortunately, I do have to remove some trees. How I hate doing that, but the garden is my priority. 

Cedars are a weed in Texas, choking out oak trees, and can fuel a grass fire into an inferno in seconds. So, there're the first to go, roots and all.

Once your spot is chosen, and land prepped, the fun begins.