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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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 Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 04:30:44 AM
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Today marks the official start to my gardening season!
It is traditional for me to plant the first peas on St. Patrick's Day, no matter the weather. My dad did it, his dad did it, my great aunts, etc.
Some years there is still snow on the ground, some years it is pouring rain and muddy as can be. Last year, I was sure all the seeds died because we had such a yucky spring that the seeds took double time to come up.
Today is absolutely gorgeous! Sunny, will be close to 60. Yesterday was so nice, I was able to prepare a couple of 4'x4' plots for them. Dug them out by hand, raked them, and by sunset, the soil was the perfect consistency if a little cold...
There's a lot of work to be done, before I can plant anything else, but I'm so excited to start my peas!
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! 
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
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LBP
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Linda
Goodview
VA
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 05:00:28 AM
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It's also always the day I plant my sweet peas along the fence! Happy St. Patricks Day to everyone!
Linda |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 07:03:33 AM
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I planted mine yesterday!! I love spring, though still have to be careful here. I put in radishes too.
Best Growing |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
697 Posts
Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
697 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 09:38:19 AM
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That sounds like an awesome tradition! Mind if my family borrows it too? We will get outside to plant our peas now.
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See my custom costumes, download free patterns, and hear some spook EVPs from Gettysburg, PA on my site, www.alterationsbyemily.com |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 12:49:13 PM
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I've never done peas before, but I got them because it's a memory I have of being in my grandmother's garden. I read that I'm supposed to coat them in something called pea innoculant before planting. Does anyone know if this is a must. Is it organic? I looked at the store where I get my seeds and starting kits and such, but I didn't see anything called bean and pea innoculant. Someone enlighten me :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 7:30:13 PM
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What a neat story! Good luck!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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