Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide!
The gardening “to do” list! Thanks for joining me today on Ranch Raised!
Since we seem to be having an early spring here in the Midwest and the long range forecast looks warmer than normal and dry, I have my mind on my future garden! Most of you are not planning on a full out move this spring, but some of you might be ready to split or move some of your perennials.
This week I will be transplanting my coveted rhubarb plants, irises, and chives to our new home. According to Iowa State, now is the perfect time to be splitting and moving rhubarb.
As soon as the ground is workable, carefully dig up the plants in early spring before growth begins. Dig deeply to insure getting a large portion of each plant’s root system. Large rhubarb plants can also be divided. Divide large clumps with a sharp spade or butcher knife. Each section (division) should have at least 2 or 3 buds and a portion of the root system.
Iowa State encourages replanting the rhubarb as soon as possible and don’t let the roots dry out! If the rhubarb can’t be planted immediately, place the clumps in a plastic bag and store them in a cool, dark location. This temporary storage should be fine for a few days. I will be looking for a sunny spot to put them in and I am prepared that I will probably have to amend the new sandy soil with some barn compost.
My rhubarb plants came from my grandma’s garden and I am deeply attached. They will go with me the rest of the days of my life people! My family loves all things rhubarb so being without the pie plants is not an option! So, hears to hoping that my rhubarb will love our new home!
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Karina ranches with her husband, Marty, and 4 children near Broken Bow, NE. She grew up in western NE, with roots also in southwest SD. The cattle industry and raising kids is her passion.
Watching the cattle industry go the path that it has gone, she could no longer sit quietly at home checking cows, fixing fence, and doing all the everyday tasks wondering when some else was going to make it all better. As she became more active and outspoken on industry issues, she was asked to join the R-CALF USA staff in September 2020 as the Checkoff Petition Campaign manager. That position transcended into her former role as full time Field Director for R-CALF USA.
Listen to Ranch Raised on a Your Ag Network hometown station or www.youragnetwork.com where she talks about her daily life on the Jones Ranch.
Cattle producers are her people. She will meet you at the county fair, at the sale barn, or anywhere the dusty trail leads.
karina@youragnetwork.com or visit facebook.com/ranchraisedwithkarinajones
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