Rabbit-Safe Farming

This year, I've moved the "farm" out into the sunnier area of the yard. Since I'm not around to keep the rabbits out all day, nor do I want to put fencing all over, the hanging baskets are a decent alternative. Except that you do have to water more often.

Last year I had most of the baskets hanging on the old swingset. But, it was in the shade, not to mention just plain ugly. Besides, the squirrels were still getting into the baskets from the trees above. Planting acorns! The swingset met its match last weekend in my brother-in-law's sawzall (I want one of my own now!) and my city's trash pickup.

Most of my seedlings didn't make the transition to outdoors, but a few may yet make it among the purchased plants. This year's collection includes Rainbow Swiss Chard, a variety of lettuces, cherry tomatoes, basil, dill, and a variety of peppers. Also, the little bay tree did just fine in the kitchen over the winter, and is back out in the sun.