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lil fu fu girl 03-14-2010 05:30 PM
Has Anyone Started Seeds For Their Garden Yet?
 
I am a garden-aholic and was just curious if anyone else is making plans for a garden this year; and if so, what are they starting from seed, or planting in their garden.

I have just started, " blue and yellow snow pea seeds" from the cooks garden in peat pots. I plan on them being out first, near the beginning of May.

Near the end of April I will start everything else in peat pots.

Suzy 03-14-2010 08:41 PM
We STILL have little patches of snow on the ground despite the fact it was 50 degrees today! So no...I haven't started our garden yet. When I do, it's minimal because we have perennial beds in the front & back (thank you to the people who lived here before us!) but I did see the daffodils poking through the brown of the dead grass and leaves today and it made me smile!

I always do a pot of something bright like petunias or impatiens near the front door, but we have tulips in a row there too. In the back, I like to do a pot of herbs so I can grab them quick off the deck while I'm cooking. I will also plant one of each of a bush tomato, a grape tomato, and a cherry tomato, plus a banana pepper, a bell pepper, all from little plants I buy. I will probably attempt snap peas & morning glories together again-it's a pretty combination climbing up a trellis :) I planted cosmos seeds for a couple years and now I don't have to plant them anymore because I have perpetual volunteers that keep coming back :)

red98vett 03-15-2010 05:15 AM
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When I was in my house - I had a garden for a few years and loved it...it's work but man there is nothing like homegrown veggies - Tomatoes - green beans - peppers and my beautful sunflowers - I really really miss having a yard - not only for my 2 yorkies - but just because I could grow my own food.....

This was a pic my husband took in the sunflowers - I've always loved them...then Chanel looking for a way to stomp the green beans

lil fu fu girl 03-15-2010 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Suzy (Post 3040875)
We STILL have little patches of snow on the ground despite the fact it was 50 degrees today! So no...I haven't started our garden yet. When I do, it's minimal because we have perennial beds in the front & back (thank you to the people who lived here before us!)How lucky, perennials make it a bit easier. but I did see the daffodils poking through the brown of the dead grass and leaves today and it made me smile! I love the first sight of daffodils and crocus as well! They are just happy little flowers.

I always do a pot of something bright like petunias or impatiens near the front door, but we have tulips in a row there too. In the back, I like to do a pot of herbs so I can grab them quick off the deck while I'm cooking.Love fresh herbs to cook with also. Every winter I bring my rosemary into the house as I use it so often. I will also plant one of each of a bush tomato, a grape tomato, and a cherry tomato, plus a banana pepper, a bell pepper, all from little plants I buy. I will probably attempt snap peas & morning glories together again-it's a pretty combination climbing up a trellis :) That sounds like a great combination, I have never tried it! I planted cosmos seeds for a couple years and now I don't have to plant them anymore because I have perpetual volunteers that keep coming back :)
Don't you just love cosmos? They never cease to amaze me where they end up planting themselves.
Best of luck with you plantings.
I would love to see some pics this year!:D

lil fu fu girl 03-15-2010 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by red98vett (Post 3041116)
When I was in my house - I had a garden for a few years and loved it...it's work but man there is nothing like homegrown veggies - Tomatoes - green beans - peppers and my beautful sunflowers - I really really miss having a yard - not only for my 2 yorkies - but just because I could grow my own food.....I agree, having food that you grew right in your backyard is the best. There is nothing quite like a tomato right of the vine. I know what you mean about having a house with a yard. Had to downsize, and there just does not seem to be enough room in pots and the little front/back yard I have. I got lucky last year and a neighbor with a larger backyard wanted to start gardening, so he asked for my help with the inticement of half of the garden for myself! It was to good a deal to pass up!

This was a pic my husband took in the sunflowers - I've always loved them...then Chanel looking for a way to stomp the green beans
LOVE the pic of you and your little one in the sunflowers! You look so happy! Your backyard in the pic is gorgeous with the garden along one side. I know you must miss it.

RowdysMom 03-15-2010 07:34 PM
We are in Texas so it is warm enough to put out our early plants right now! I just harvested the last of my cauliflower and broccoli. I have sage, rosemary, cilantro and oregano from last year. I'm going to put out my tomatoes and peppers this weekend!

Lou 03-16-2010 09:16 AM
I fell in love with gaillardias last year so I am ordering seeds to start as well as plants. The flowers last ALL Spring and Summer long!
Gaillardia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

lil fu fu girl 03-16-2010 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RowdysMom (Post 3041973)
We are in Texas so it is warm enough to put out our early plants right now! I just harvested the last of my cauliflower and broccoli. I have sage, rosemary, cilantro and oregano from last year. I'm going to put out my tomatoes and peppers this weekend!
I just love that in Texas you can grow certain vegies all throughout the year !
You will have to post pics when you get your plants put in!

lil fu fu girl 03-16-2010 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Lou (Post 3042651)
I fell in love with gaillardias last year so I am ordering seeds to start as well as plants. The flowers last ALL Spring and Summer long!
Gaillardia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I have seen those flowers before but did not know how well they would do up north. You will have to show us pics of where you planted them, and when they are in full bloom as they look gorgeous! Will they spread like a ground cover, or do they remain in bush-like form?

Lou 03-22-2010 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl (Post 3042778)
I have seen those flowers before but did not know how well they would do up north. You will have to show us pics of where you planted them, and when they are in full bloom as they look gorgeous! Will they spread like a ground cover, or do they remain in bush-like form?
I will do that. I think they will do fine in your area! The ones I planted last year are coming up already and the recent cold hasn't bothered them a bit. They are also called the blanket flower. I planted three of them at the from of our house in full sun. They did splendidly there last year and I bought them on sale at Menards! It was the end of their sales - they weren't stocking anything anymore and were just running out their inventory so the ones I bought weren't in the best of health. They did great! They are really hardy little plants and I just love the colors!

Mom to Hot Rod 03-22-2010 11:17 AM
I was going to start tomato plants and marigolds this past weekend but had unexpected family come into town and was not able to get anything done that I'd planned. :( I am determined to have a small veggie garden this year. I just love fresh tomatoes.

Lou 03-22-2010 12:11 PM
Have any of you grown tomatoes or strawberries in those upside down containers? They look appealing to me!

yorkie_mama22 03-22-2010 01:17 PM
I plan on doing a garden this year that I have a yard now! I am so excited for home grown veggies :D

lil fu fu girl 03-22-2010 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod (Post 3050361)
I was going to start tomato plants and marigolds this past weekend but had unexpected family come into town and was not able to get anything done that I'd planned. :( I am determined to have a small veggie garden this year. I just love fresh tomatoes.

We must have been mentally connected!;) I bought some more peat pots and planted more tomatoes and eggplants and herbs this past weekend.

Ohhhh.... I agree with you totally, nothing like fresh tomatoes , throw in some basil and balsamic and you are good to go!:D

Last year, I had a very small 6' by 12' area for planting, and you would not believe all the tomatoes I got from that small space. Not to mention salad greens for the whole summer, basil, thyme, & peppers. It was amazing what came out of that little space!

Sorry you could not get yours going, but there is always this weekend!!:thumbup:

browniesmom622 03-22-2010 01:48 PM
I just started my seeds in doors so far just parsley peppers & lettuce.

just wanted to warm people alot of things are very dangerous to dogs SO check before planting. I know tomato plants are Number 1.

lil fu fu girl 03-22-2010 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Lou (Post 3050425)
Have any of you grown tomatoes or strawberries in those upside down containers? They look appealing to me!
I personally have never tried them yet, but they do look interesting. A friend of my mothers swears by them! LOL

She only has a small patio to grow plants and she said that it did spectacularly!

If you do try it, you realize that your are going to have to post pics!

lil fu fu girl 03-22-2010 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22 (Post 3050516)
I plan on doing a garden this year that I have a yard now! I am so excited for home grown veggies :D
Once you start you will be addicted! You will have to post pics of garden for us to see .

cthalhofer 03-22-2010 02:10 PM
I personaly don't like the upside down tomatoes they seem to collect some kind of residue on the bottoms lol maybe I just did it wrong I love to plant in fact have started the sun flowers and pumpkins with the kids inside already but I just am not very good at it My answer is just plant lots and hope some make it

lil fu fu girl 03-22-2010 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by browniesmom622 (Post 3050548)
I just started my seeds in doors so far just parsley peppers & lettuce.

just wanted to warm people alot of things are very dangerous to dogs SO check before planting. I know tomato plants are Number 1.
Thanks for the reminder!

I have always read that it is the green parts of the tomato plant that contain Solanine, which is the toxin. The fruit itself is ok as it seems to metabolize the chemical in its maturation process, but you are right, there are sooooo many things that we take for granted in the garden that are poisonous to our pups.

I just love having your own lettuce around! Especially when you are paying $4 and $5 for it in the grocery store! LOL:rolleyes:

This year I have a mesculin mix that looks pretty interesting that I got from Seeds of Change. Cannot wait to see what it does.

lil fu fu girl 03-22-2010 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cthalhofer (Post 3050565)
I personaly don't like the upside down tomatoes they seem to collect some kind of residue on the bottoms lol maybe I just did it wrong I love to plant in fact have started the sun flowers and pumpkins with the kids inside already but I just am not very good at it My answer is just plant lots and hope some make it



:yelrotflmI LOVE your philosophy! That works for me!

I just love sunflowers, they are like the friendliest flower imo: easy to plant and a fantastic show when it grows!


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