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Posted: Feb/11/2009 4:23 PM PST
Hello. I am new to this forum, but desperately seeking information about gardening. I am a new gardener, just started last year. My husband passed away and it was the only thing that kept me from losing it. I had my dad to help me with schedules and timing for things that need to be done in the yard and garden. Unfortunately, he just passed away a month ago, and mom and I are scrambling to figure out what to do this coming spring. Mom has a 20'X30' vegetable garden and I have three 5'X10' herb gardens. We both do tons of flower gardening as well. We both have compost piles and try to use as much organic gardening practices as we can. What we need is some form of schedule or plan that we can follow that will tell us when we need to do what. Do you know of anything online that will help us get started? We depended on dad for all of this and need help to get started on our own. I would greatly appreciate any advice, aid, links, whatever, that might help. Please email me directly if possible. Thank you so much! lgricketts@yahoo.com |
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Posted: Feb/11/2009 5:06 PM PST
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband; please know that you have my deepest sympathy. As far as knowing when to plant what, try looking up the Farmer's Almanac. Loads of great info, planting times, etc. Good luck and keep us informed on your garden! 
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Posted: Feb/12/2009 5:28 AM PST
Try looking up your state's cooperative extension service online. I think most, if not all, states have one. I research a LOT on Clemson's website but preparations and planting guidelines would probably be vastly different for the northeast. Best of luck to you and your mom. |
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Posted: Feb/12/2009 8:14 AM PST
I, too, am sorry to hear of your loss. It is wonderful that you and your mom want to continue with the gardening. "You can solve a lot of problems just by digging in the dirt." That's one of my favorite quotes. Your state's cooperative extension service is a great way to find out planting times for your particular area. Good luck and keep us informed of how you're doing. |
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Posted: Feb/12/2009 1:53 PM PST
Your county extension agency is the best place. The National Gardening Association on the internet has a spot for you to put your zip code and will give you tips on what to do each month. |
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Posted: Mar/12/2009 6:53 PM PST
Seed catalogues are a wealth of information in this regard, my dear. Check out your favourite supplier on line and order a catalogue. They're free and generally sent according to your climatic conditions. I get catalogues from Stokes, Ontario Seed Company and Dam Seeds. I know Stokes is an American company and I like their catalogue. The other two are Canadian, but I'm sure there are lots of American suppliers that send out catalogues on request. Once you've requested one, they usually send a new one each year. |
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