2006 Garden Goals

Plant a fruit tree.
- On order....should arrive in April!
Gather poles for bean TP's
- Fallen branches from the woods and old dried sunflower stalks.
Spray paint bed frame for flower trellis
- Bright turqouis or yellow
Start seeds indoors
- Cool season crops and plants
- Warm Season crops and plants
Start seeds outdoors
- Cool season plants
- warm season plants
Prepare bed for wildflowers
- Have bought seeds
Make a mulch path
Hand collect and destroy pests.
Make a container water garden feature
- For wildlife and sound environment
Map and Measure the backyard, note any permanent plants
Enrich the garden soil with compost and topsoil where it needs it.
Can/Preserve/dry excess fruits and veggies
Learn about the bioregion
- 5 new native trees
- 5 new native shrubs/ woody plants
- 5 new native wildflowers
- 5 new native edible plants(and try them!)
Attend the Chicago Garden Show at Navy Pier.
- Go by train and bus
Visit the Chicago Botanic Garden at least once.
Get a bike and use public transit more often.
Build a solar oven
Earthworm bin composting project
Make homemade soap