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Sorry haven't been around
Jul 22, 2008 | 6:31 PM PST
Had bad weather, got my garden growing, not like usual. We had a considerate amount of rain this year plus the cooler temps. Didn't plant my garden till mid June. All my plants from seed were root bound by the time I planted them. I'm lucky I live up hill considering my neighbors house is still in the water, his garden is a swamp now. FEMA might give him some help. This last whole year we broke the records for rainfall, plus alot of snow. I live on a lake with out an outlet, don't know how high the water can rise, 3 feet my garden will be submerged. The lake came up four and a half feet last year. The rains are missing us right now, we'll keep praying. I planted Basil and Parsley this year for the first time, would appreciate info on how to harvest and store for the winter. My tomatoes, brocolli,brussel sprouts and especially mustard-spinach are doing good. Beans, cucs, peppers, squash, carrots, peas, cantelope and eggpant aren't looking the best this year. All the moisture makes differen't plants grow different, although the weeds are doing fine. Happy Gardening Folks!!!
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Jul 22, 2008 | 6:31 PM PST
Had bad weather, got my garden growing, not like usual. We had a considerate amount of rain this year plus the cooler temps. Didn't plant my garden till mid June. All my plants from seed were root bound by the time I planted them. I'm lucky I live up hill considering my neighbors house is still in the water, his garden is a swamp now. FEMA might give him some help. This last whole year we broke the records for rainfall, plus alot of snow. I live on a lake with out an outlet, don't know how high the water can rise, 3 feet my garden will be submerged. The lake came up four and a half feet last year. The rains are missing us right now, we'll keep praying. I planted Basil and Parsley this year for the first time, would appreciate info on how to harvest and store for the winter. My tomatoes, brocolli,brussel sprouts and especially mustard-spinach are doing good. Beans, cucs, peppers, squash, carrots, peas, cantelope and eggpant aren't looking the best this year. All the moisture makes differen't plants grow different, although the weeds are doing fine. Happy Gardening Folks!!!
This winter is a real winter
Mar 1, 2008 | 9:03 PM PST
We've gotten spoiled up here the last few years, the winters have been pretty mild. This year it's about like it use to be when I was a kid. We still have 16" of snow on the ground, and 4" of ice on my grill which I'am dying to use again. Cabin fever is something I haven't felt for years, but this winter it is giving it to me again. I envy you southern gardeners for the longer growing seasons you have. The only good thing about this long winter is that we'll appreciate spring and summer more. Hopefully the mosquitos don't carry us away again. I'am interested in hearing about all the good and bad from different climates, so please reply with what you know about your area. Maybe you can get rid of some of my cabin feverfor me.
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Mar 1, 2008 | 9:03 PM PST
We've gotten spoiled up here the last few years, the winters have been pretty mild. This year it's about like it use to be when I was a kid. We still have 16" of snow on the ground, and 4" of ice on my grill which I'am dying to use again. Cabin fever is something I haven't felt for years, but this winter it is giving it to me again. I envy you southern gardeners for the longer growing seasons you have. The only good thing about this long winter is that we'll appreciate spring and summer more. Hopefully the mosquitos don't carry us away again. I'am interested in hearing about all the good and bad from different climates, so please reply with what you know about your area. Maybe you can get rid of some of my cabin feverfor me.
My summer hobby Gardening
Feb 9, 2008 | 6:00 PM PST
I don't have long growing seasons, but can grow all the vegtables I like. I start all the plant seeds indoors at the beginning of March.
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Feb 9, 2008 | 6:00 PM PST
I don't have long growing seasons, but can grow all the vegtables I like. I start all the plant seeds indoors at the beginning of March.
