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Posted: Sep/17/2007 12:59 PM PST
Now, I'm pretty sure this doesn't exist, but I figured I'd ask anyway. Can you gros anything in winter? or better yet, What do YOU do, garden wise, during winter. |
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Posted: Sep/17/2007 8:15 PM PST
Hi Kitty, I live in Eastern Massachusetts (zone 5/6) and I've been able to keep at least one 4' x 8' raised bed going into early November by making a frame out of PVC, covering it with plastic sheeting and putting bricks between the rows to absorb the heat during the day. This helps to maintain the temperature overnight. Under this I've grown various greens like parsely, lettuces and radiccio that kept going surprisingly well. There are other plants like brassicas (brussel sprouts, cabbage, etc) that you can grow that will actually get better if they are left out and harvested after at least one frost/snow fall. For January and February I pretty much have to say "uncle", though, and content myself with checking my plants I overwinter in my living room that can't take it outside in New England winters. There isn't much digging or planting going on. Of course there is always reviewing the seed catalogs, bringing stuff out to the compost pile, pruning the dormant apple trees and grape vines, and getting the seed flats and grow lights ready for spring. I'm sure other folks will have other ideas, too. Robert |
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Posted: Sep/18/2007 8:11 PM PST
I grew spring onions, cilantro, asian vegetables, lettuces, peas, parsley, onions.. etc. I chose the varieties that were designed for winter. Winter is also a good time to put in fruit trees and berry canes in anticipation of warmer weather! They benefit from the cold 
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Posted: Oct/23/2007 5:55 PM PST
I am new to this site as of today, wonder if anyone can help....I planted Rutger tomatoes mid/late summer, all came up, but the cooler nights have arrived and I have grown concerned. I dug a few of them up and potted them, put them in the garage at night and put them outside daily for sunshine. I feel the nights are still too cool for them, so I took them inside my home in front of my living-room window getting only afternoon sun. Will they do ok inside in my front room? My largest plant (16 in.)has three pea-sized fruit, will they get much taller and bushier?? ( I hope not) How can I keep them cut back without cutting too much back. I dont have much space for them, but I want to do alot of canning. This is the first time gardenening in 8 years. Any ideas? |
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Posted: Oct/23/2007 6:07 PM PST
Welcome to GG! I'm in Portland area and as you may know, we have a short growing season for tomatoes. They need full sun and we're well into our rainy season now. |
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