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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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 Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 07:15:24 AM
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Planted cabbage, mustard greens and collards yesterday. Next week will plant broccoli, carrots and lettuce.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 07:17:46 AM
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Dorlinda,
Wow! That looks and sounds great.
I envy your cool winters.
Happy Trails, Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 07:25:31 AM
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Dorinda, are you a container gardener? Or do you just start your plants in the pots.
I have about six plants to get into the ground today. Two kale and the rest chrysanthemums. And it's raining out!
Betty in Pasco |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 9:01:40 PM
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Good luck with your winter garden. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 04:13:14 AM
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I have never tried winter gardening. Does anyone know if this is possible in SE Pennsylvanina?
Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 04:44:24 AM
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oh, if only ....
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 07:06:50 AM
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Winter gardening is possible anywhere. It can be done with snow on the ground, so PA would be a possibility. I use milk jugs, split around the middle, but not completely cutting off the top. Throw away the lid. Cut drainage holes in the bottom, air holes in the top. Add soil and your seeds and tape (I use duct tape) around the middle. Place the jug outside and then Mother Nature will do the rest. Do not overwater. I have had good luck doing that here in the Pacific NW.
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
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Phyllis
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 08:36:04 AM
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I have been winter gardening for a couple of years with great success. I actually plant in raised beds and mulch with all the leaves from my yard. You can also plant and cover with clear plastic. I also agree that you should not overwater.
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 7:12:28 PM
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Wow!!! Thank you for the information. I have several gallon jugs and seeds. I can't wait to get started.
Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 06:36:39 AM
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Hi Betty, As I am getting older and with a few back problems it is getting harder for me to keep the weeds and bugs under control. We have alot of weed and bug problems here in Florida when it comes to gardens. Also critters. (Rabbits Ect.)So I am trying anew way of gardening above ground. Only some things I am going to grow in containers. That is cabbage in the containers. This is how I planted my Mustard greens and collards this year. We are going to put up 4 more pipes to grow in. I am going to plant my brocolli in containers.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 07:07:11 AM
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Those pipes have got to take a lot of soil. I like the idea of raising them off the ground. However, here the ground freezes and sometimes we have days when the temp doesn't get above freezing. Therefore the ground freezes and with that the plants. I will wait until January and get my cold frame out and place it on my concrete patio. The sun warms the concrete and it keeps the plants warmish overnight. Right now I have Christmas to plan for and quilts to make.
Happy gardening,
Betty in Pasco |
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