The Incas really had it going on!!

 In the midst of our planting season we have done a bit of research and we are going to be sharing a three part blog about terracing.  Dr. Jensen was really inspired by the Incas and once you see our property you will see why... like Dr. Jensen these people were able to use the terrain that was presented to them. Living high in the Andes Mountains the Incas were able to create step like terraces into the mountains and grow all sorts of delicious crops. By using the natural formation of the land they were also able to minimize erosion, as well as preserve soil quality.

Our Victory Garden 2011

Life up at Hidden Valley has been keeping us very busy. We just cleared six tiers in preparation for our new garden. As you might remember we were pretty successful last year with our organic vegetable garden,  and we have decided to expand on this. We are planning on taking advantage of our long growing season and Mediterranean climate by starting our garden early with peas, fava beans, garlic and Italian Chicory. Same as last year we cleared it by hand, but were introduced to a Hula Hoe. Makes weeding easier. We cleared it in half the time. We built our bean poles. We'll show you a picture next week. Hope you can make it out to visit us and enjoy some of natures best organic vegetables.

Intimate Weddings

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