Northeast Side in Selma in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Garden
Harrison Homestead
Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022
1. Garden Marker
Inscription.
Garden. Harrison Homestead. This is the location of the garden used by the Friesenhahn family during their time on the property. Self sufficiency was a key to surviving out in the country. Gardens and a detailed knowledge of soils, climate, and the best crops to plant were important to each household. Soil fertility was maintained through regular application of manure. Among the vegetables planted in this garden were cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, dill, and bell peppers. Fences had to be continually mended to keep rabbits and deer out. Canning of vegetables in bumper crop years helped stretch the crop into seasons of shortages.
This is the location of the garden used by the Friesenhahn family during their time on the property. Self sufficiency was a key to surviving out in the country. Gardens and a detailed knowledge of soils, climate, and the best crops to plant were important to each household. Soil fertility was maintained through regular application of manure. Among the vegetables planted in this garden were cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, dill, and bell peppers. Fences had to be continually mended to keep rabbits and deer out. Canning of vegetables in bumper crop years helped stretch the crop into seasons of shortages.
Erected by City of Selma.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.
Location. 29° 34.521′ N, 98° 18.322′ W. Marker is in Selma, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Northeast Side. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Pinseeker and Winged Foot. The marker is located in the central section of the Harrison Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9046 Pinseeker, Schertz TX 78154, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Garden and Marker from the Harrison House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022
4. Closeup of the Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
