| Author |
Garden Gate:  I need to plant my first garden!  |
|
|
LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 5:09:38 PM
|
I have tomato seeds I saved from the farmers market last year, several types of pumpkins (most heirloom), carrots, beans and cantaloupe.
Can any of these be planted in a wetter area? We have a wet spot in the back and need something to soak some up. I was also thinking rhubarb.
Can someone tell me how to get these things going? Do I just dig a hole, drop it in and hope for the best?
SAHM mom to four great boys.
http://ksfarnsworth.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 7:47:00 PM
|
A suggestion, maybe start with a raised bed? That might help counter the wetness.
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
Zelda Fitzgerald |
 |
|
|
lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 3:14:24 PM
|
I can't imagine any of those doing well in a wet area. Sunflowers, maybe or Cannas. Oh, bamboo would love that or a willow tree. Veggies would not work there. You never mentioned sun exposure. All of those would require at least 8hrs sun per day. You'd best start them indoors where you can control the moisture so you don't lose them to disease. Also, you mentioned "most heirloom". If the seeds are not heirloom, I wouldn't even bother with them. You will not get the same plant that the fruit came from. In fact, there's no way of knowing just what you'll get considering all the cross-pollination involved in hybridizing. Not worth the effort or the cost of good soil.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog:
http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My apron website:
http://lisamariesaprons.bravehost.com |
|
|
|
goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 8:21:58 PM
|
What about mint? I heard that mint and bamboo are invasive if they get away from you but I think they look nice if you can keep them under control.
Also, for your seeds, what about container gardening?? It's pretty simple and fun.
Winona ;-)
To read funny stories about my cooking 'skills', please visit http://lostadventuresincooking.blogspot.com/
For uber-opinionated, pleasurable horse related reading, please visit http://horseinfoperson.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
| |
Garden Gate: I need to plant my first garden! |
|
I need to plant my first garden!
