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BarnHeart
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Autumn
New Albany
IN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 7:11:57 PM
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I started 96 cells of seeds this weekend, and was SO excited to see this lovely broccoli coming out to greet me today! Spring is just around the corner!!! Woohoo!
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 7:15:51 PM
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Autumn....They make me smile all the time as well. Yours look darling, good luck with all the babies.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 7:49:53 PM
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I'm still weeks away from starting seeds. It was -14 degrees here this morning. :(
Your sprouts are lovely though! I will live vicariously through your starts :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05), Bennett (7/11/07), Truman (7/28/09) and baby Graeme (11/29/12) |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 8:02:26 PM
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I'm dreaming of a seeded basement!!! It was 11 degrees here today and all I can think of is keeping space open to start my seeds, but it won't be soon enough for me. I'm going to start a quilting project to keep me busy so I don't start them too soon.
God bless,
Judy
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
http://farmtimes.blogspot.com/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 8:22:14 PM
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Congrats on the sprouting broccoli. My hubby started seeds in the hot house a couple of days ago. Hurry Spring!
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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BarnHeart
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Autumn
New Albany
IN
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 05:31:27 AM
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Siobhan - YIKES!!! That's insanely cold. I'm not jealous of that weather!
It's still cold here, but will warm up in 4-6 weeks or so when I'm ready to plant. Woo!
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Pasthyme
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Gail
Mountain View
AR
99 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 07:07:13 AM
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Walmart got their 20cent seeds in, so I bought a lot. I will start some on heating pads in my spare room, and when they come up I will put them under grow lights in there. When it warms up some, they go into the hoop house outside (unheated greenhouse). My garden is all raised beds, since I live in Stone County (aptly named).
I bought a few heating pads at the 2nd hand store for next to nothing and take off the cloth cover. I turn them to medium or low and put my seedling trays on them to sprout.
I made my hoop house from a cinderblock base. I used PVC pipe for the hoops, and covered it in corregated clear plastic panels. I used screws to affix the panels to the hoops. I also tied the panels down with wire, some chicken wire, and whatever I had on hand so it won't blow away in high winds. It isn't pretty, but it does the job and wasn't too expensive.
www.thealteredego.webs.com |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4815 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4815 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 07:21:26 AM
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I just received my organic vegetable seeds and starter kit in the mail over the weekend. I can't wait to get them going next week too! Best of luck on growing good, strong plants.
Dawn in IL |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 5:29:49 PM
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Our seeds are sprouting and will hopefully be in he ground in a couple of days..I'm so excited. Spring is on its way!
It all comes back to the ground!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2013 : 04:53:15 AM
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I'm the same way. Can't wait to start mine!
Single digits here, too. Sigh....
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2013 : 09:41:37 AM
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Single digits here also, but at least they are finally ABOVE zero.
can wait until Spring. i want to extend my Herb garden and re-do the perennial border this year.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2013 : 10:33:22 AM
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I have been looking thru my organic/heirloom(non gmo) seed catalogs. Just don't have the funds to buy yet. I want to grow a big cutting garden. I love having vases full of flowers all season long.
Find something beautiful in everyday!
And STYX rocks! |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 10:14:53 AM
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have you looked at SeedSavers Exchange? I love thier catalog. they have such a big selection and it's full of anecdotes about the different varieits.
one thing i want to try this year is a good paste tomato, i want to get some sauce in the freezer for chili and spaghetti for the winter.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 12:44:08 PM
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I've never heard of SeedSavers Exchange. It sounds worth checking into...
It all comes back to the ground!
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 2:14:43 PM
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Autumn, I must say I am jealous! I am about an hour north of Indy and we still sometimes get snow through April! Lake effect, I think. I am hoping to be able to use our screened porch as a mini greenhouse in a few weeks - it faces south. DH is going to build some cold frames as well. Good luck to you! I love the little seedlings!
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com www.farmallchick.blogspot.com www.farmallchickphotos.blogspot.com |
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Antb
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
antonia
Rockforf
Il
USA
25 Posts |
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BarnHeart
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Autumn
New Albany
IN
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 6:05:36 PM
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My "babies" are growing strong! They are several inches tall and finally started filling out. I don't have a greenhouse, so these loveys are in my living room under lights. I had to add more lighting, though, because they were getting leggy. Hoping that fixed the problem.
The thing I love most about gardening is that you are always surprised. I'm no expert, by any means, so it's all trial and error. I love seeing what works, what doesn't, creating alternatives, etc. It's such an amazing process.
I love wool! Visit my website at www.heartfeltwool.com to see my creations! |
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 1:57:17 PM
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It's below freezing here too. I started seeds a week or so ago. There up. I am so dreaming of spring, and wanting to get my gourds started.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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