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Garden Gate:  To Garden, or not to Garden....  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 12:16:00 PM
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To garden or not to garden.. that is the million dollar question..
I have been vacillating whether or not to do a Garden, or just down size my garden this year..
Hubby and I want to hit the road this summer and not having anyone to be able to watch over my garden makes it a conundrum..
But we took advantage of the lovely weather these past 3 days and cleaned up the garden,, so I am thinking maybe I will just down size and put in new timers and drip system...and just a few veggies,, tomatoes and bell peppers primarily..
My vining fruits are fine and don't need to do much fussing on them.
As for my roses, they took a hit this Winter and are not looking good,,, I am thinking of doing a hard prune on them and if they come back great, if not,, I love buying 'mini roses' at Trader Joes and can certainly plant new ones.
Well, enough lolly gagging, time to go back outside and enjoy what sunshine we have because we are expecting rain in a few days...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7143 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7143 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 12:49:54 PM
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Grace I think you hit on the perfect garden plan to downsize and only do a few of your favorite veggies. Enjoy all the adventures you will have and may your wee garden thrive. I know Ginger and Sissy will be right there with you.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 1:02:13 PM
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I agree - garden :) I think when you are home you'll miss it too much if you don't. You know you love those fresh tomatoes LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 1:23:21 PM
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I agree with both Heather and Sara. Keep your garden and just make it smaller with your favorite stuff! I really think you would miss it if you didn't plant one.
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
119 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 3:08:00 PM
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It does not have to be all or nothing. For me I prefer the concept of all or something, and many times something is the very best choice! Choose just a few of your favorite veggies making the care as easy as possible. Then travel on!
When asked “How are you?”, I reply, “Better than good!” |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5413 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5413 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 5:22:37 PM
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I agree with everybody above. Having to downsize when the heat got too much for me with Multiple Sclerosis.
I do patio pots and a raised bed. I still get my hands in the dirt and grow flowers and tomatoes and herbs.
Connie w. |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1651 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1651 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 8:02:51 PM
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Do just a little. It will make your heart happy! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 1:35:42 PM
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Thanks farm sisters…
I am looking forward to just having one cherry tomato plant, one Roma tomato plant a couple of bell pepper, plants, and my favorite sunflowers. The sunflowers are for the birds. My grapes, gooseberries, and currents self produce, and I don’t have to fuss over them. As does my lemon balm And my hollyhocks. My asparagus are also popping up…Some of the strawberries are coming back, and my mind is if they survive great, if they don’t, no big deal. Again, I want to go out and play, but have just enough fun in the garden to make me one with mother nature. And besides, there’s nothing better than picking a couple of fresh tomatoes off the vine slicing them putting a little salt and pepper on them and just eating them as the juice drips down your cheek.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6670 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6670 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2024 : 06:24:20 AM
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Grace, it sounds like you have come up with a great compromise for this upcoming Summer. You should jump in your "road home" and visit some new places and explore. You never know what you will find!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5413 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5413 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2024 : 1:29:56 PM
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Sounds great Grace! I carry the salt shaker with me to the tomato plant
And my watering can!
Connie W. |
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