Has Anyone Started Seeds For Their Garden Yet?

[lil fu fu girl]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Suzy

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!

[lil fu fu girl]

Originally Posted by red98vett

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by RowdysMom

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]

Originally Posted by Lou

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]

Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

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]

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]

Have any of you grown tomatoes or strawberries in those upside down containers? They look appealing to me!

[yorkie_mama22]

I plan on doing a garden this year that I have a yard now! I am so excited for home grown veggies

[lil fu fu girl]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

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!

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!!

[browniesmom622]

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.