When we moved into our 750 square foot home on a huge city lot in the fall of 2006, we knew we were going to remove the messy and poisonous oleander bushes in our backyard. I just wasn't in a hurry to cut them down since they were the only green things in our backyard at the time! We kept them trimmed and raked up their fallen leaves. The blooms were nice and colorful (mostly white with an accidental red) and they provided tall natural privacy from our neighbors. They kind of enclosed the north side of our property so that we didn't see rooflines and power poles. But after Roman came, my husband and I knew it was finally time to cut them down and dig out their rootballs (which are enormous). And with all the 12+ trees we've planted in our backyard, we figured the oleander bushes wouldn't be missed. It will be nice not to have dangerous/poisonous plantings in the backyard with a soon-to-be curious toddler. I'm also psyched because the freshly tilled ground where the oleanders used to be is in a perfect location to become our winter garden (plenty of sun and out of the way). I would love to try some carrots (Roman's favorite at the moment), corn, peas, and maybe squash if its not too late in the season. Homesteading and self-sufficiency - let give it a shot! Not only do we need to spare our cash, but we need to eat more fruits and veggies. I already don't have to go to the store for diapers and wipes since I use cloth - it would be awesome to just take a walk in the backyard to shop for dinner! I'll keep you posted!
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