A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other people’s pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have a rock star garden this summer. Keep them coming!
~Mavis
This post finds us transported to rural Eastern Oregon where reader, Ann, gives gardening another go:
Hello Mavis,
Ann from Eastern Oregon here. I have been enjoying your blog for about 8 months now. After gazing longingly {and, I must admit, a bit enviously} at your beautiful garden and green house, I have been inspired to take another stab at vegetable gardening after a long hiatus. Thank you for the gardening tips, the DIY products, the recipes and the leads on good reads from Amazon!
So here’s my story:
When I mention to out-of-the-area folks that I am from Oregon the typical response is: “Oh, I’ve been to Oregon! It’s sooooooo green and Portland is such a cool city!” Well, my stomping grounds are about 300 miles east of the lush greenness and the metro area. Here in rural Eastern Oregon we have wide open spaces, beautiful rugged mountains and an abundance of wildlife, cattle and farm land.
Although the weather and soil conditions make gardening in our area a challenge, we feel so blessed to live where we are surrounded only by mountains, cattle and terrific people!
Sincerely,
Ann from E. Oregon
If you would like to have your garden, chicken coop or something you’ve made featured on One Hundred Dollars a Month, here’s what I’m looking for:
- Your Garden Pictures and Tips – I’d especially like to see your garden set ups, growing areas, and know if you are starting seeds indoors this year. If so, show me some picture of how you are going about it.
- Your Chicken and Chicken Related Stories – Coops, Chicks, Hen’s, Roosters, Eggs, you name it. If it clucks, send us some pictures to share with the world.
- Cool Arts & Crafts – Made from your very own hands with detailed {and well photographed} pictures and instructions.
- Your pictures and stories about your pets. The more pictures and details the better.
- Garage Sale, Thrift Store and Dumpster Diving pictures and the stories behind the treasures you found including how much you paid for them.
If I feature your pictures and the stories behind them on One Hundred Dollars a Month, I will send you a $20.00 gift card to the greatest store in the world: Amazon.com.
Go HERE for the official rules.
ilona says
a perfectly beautiful location! thanks for sharing, Ann.
Vicki says
Lovely. I can almost smell the fresh air!
Mavis says
That’s what I thought too when she sent the pictures!
Jennifer says
Just another reminder that no matter what cards you are dealt, if you are determined you can have a great garden anywhere!
ann in E. oregon says
Thank you all for your kind and encouraging comments! 🙂
Lady Locust says
Ann,
It looks great! Say I think we are in the same neck of the woods (relatively speaking.) I realize this is an older post, but if you see this and are interested in garden chat via internet 🙂 I will put my mandatory info to leave a comment so it should work. Happy gardening.
Mavis, if it is un-couth to leave such a message, please delete it. I don’t wish to offend, just don’t find many dessert gardeners out here.
CathyB says
Thanks, Ann! I grew up in Eastern Oregon and while it takes a little getting used to, it is a great place to live!
Lisa Millar says
Loved reading this story and seeing the photographs… I totally loved that shot of the long track, lone cow and mountains in the background!! Just WOW!!
I am lucky like you to have a lot of people around with years of experience in the garden who freely give out advice and help. Makes such a difference.
Fantastic looking lifestyle. Hoping after your next season there will be some follow up photos of your new garden plans…
Cheers