Great 5 acre property for sale! Growing Garlic (1)

The photos of garlic were taken in July 2011 when we harvested our first crop. Notice the quality and size! I think that this was due to our soil building and the excellent "seed garlic" we purchased from Ian Jones (Cedar Farmers' Market vendor). The organic garden pictured above is at 4410 Donna Road, a property I have listed for sale. The garlic we purchased to plant was grown here. If you are interested in purchasing a lovely rural retreat or have friends that may be interested, please view the listing at MLS # 323120 or on my website. Here is a description:

PRIVACY,TRANQUILITY and a natural wonderland in the desirable Yellow Point area, north east of Ladysmith. Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, west coast style home on 5 acres, on a quiet country road. Superb opportunity to grow your own food. Fruit trees and rich, organic soil in the deer fenced garden area. Would make great hobby farm with lots of room up on the 2nd level for pasture/corrals. Ample space for some livestock in quaint, sway back barn and excellent drainage. Minutes from Michael Lake Equestrian Centre with indoor arena and horse boarding.A-2 zoning permits 2nd house;buyer must investigate. New heat pump,good water supply and lots of parking. Magnificent display of wild flowers in the spring time and birds galore. Priced to sell! $449,000

More on garlic growing and composting soon! I am heading out to the garden in the next few days to take some photos of our garlic courageously sprouting up through a thick layer of mulch hay...