This is Frankie:
I'm thinking of investing in some larger, raised containers for the deck. It would make caring for my plants so much easier. This was actually my husband's idea.
Pinging the list.
We have warmed up to 28 degrees in our little Acre of the Show Me State. Still freezing, but not bitter freeze. Going on the 20th day of school closings or more.
Hard to convince myself that I need to plant anything. I think we’ll probably have a late spring maybe even some snow in April.
I am going to plant some lettuce and spinach and peppers for indoor snacking towards March. I have 3 ping pong size lemons on the indoor plant, and it is getting ready to bloom again lots of buds all over. The scent will be heavenly for a few weeks once they start blooming.
Have a great weekend, stay safe, and stay warm. God Bless.
2cnd ping attempt.
That sounds heavenly- much better than what my house probably smells like after having it all shut up for what seems like weeks.
This is Frankie:
I'm thinking of investing in some larger, raised containers for the deck. It would make caring for my plants so much easier. This was actually my husband's idea.
After 5 months sealed in a Zip-Lock bag of potting soil in the fridge drawer with no action, checking them every weekend since Christmas,I decided Wednesday was time to get rid of my failed peach pits. BEHOLD! They sprouteth! I'll give them another week or so, then start potting them.
New batch of cat grass (oat Z& wheat mixed)is up & growing like weeds. Instead of using the shallow container that comes with the kits, I used seed starter mix to fill a 2 pound coffee can, and planted them in it. Grains generally have a deep root system, so I figured this will give them more room to grow, to see if it lasts longer before dying.
We still have frigid temps, only getting into single digits for highs & down tp as much as (near-record) -25 at night; and we still have December snow in the form of an inch or so of glare ice underneath the more recent snowfalls. Almost every morning there's a new 1/4-1/2" that needs to be swept off the walks & windshields. Going through wood like gangbusters; starting to have to split & use some of next winter's that we cut summer before last. Today is an exception: no new snow last night, and up to a high of 22! On the downside, it's clouding up to give us a couple of inches tonight & tomorrow, and maybe into Sunday. By Tuesday, we're supposed to be back to highs in the 30s: YAY!
There's around 8" or so on the garden; yet last week, we went to friends in town for dinner so I could help him trim their cherry & apple trees that were starting to bud! Glad our cherries, apricots, pears and apples have more sense!
Shopko (which we don't really like, but are stuck with) had plastic containers on sale this week: 2.5 quart for $.99, with lids; and 6+ quart shoebox size for #$1.99, also with lids. I bought 3 of each to sue for seed starting late next month. They are about as deep as a 4" peat pot, so I'll just put potting soil in them, and go from there.
Happy Friday greeneyes. I have two gardening-related questions for you and/or any other FReeper that knows their stuff.
First, I planted some lettuce in 5 hydroponic pots and they’re starting to grow, but the new growth looks more like sprouts than lettuce. I was expecting a low ball of green instead of a tall thin stalk reaching toward the light. Is this normal for lettuce as it starts from seed? What’s it supposed to look like for the first few weeks after germination?
Second, I just bought a plum tree and still need to get some soil before I plant it. Any recommendations on which type of soil and what kind of drainage it’ll need? I’m thinking of potting it since it’s small, then transplanting it into the ground after it outgrows the pot. Bad idea? decent idea? I’m in Southern California so winter weather isn’t a huge deal, but my backyard soil kinda sucks.
Thanks in advance to any and all responses.
We are up to 50 for only the second time since Feb 2, when we hit 65. We are supposed to go to 57 today and 72 tomorrow.
I now have 3 sprouts up, all are Boxcar Willies. I am looking forward to growing this one. An youtuber really speaks well of this variety for production and flavor.
I hope the other 46 seeds start to make a showing. I am always impatient at this point, wondering if they will sprout or be duds. I have 5 varieties of heirloom maters and 2 peppers in cups. Temp in my seed starter is 81, in a cold garage.
I have a heater going in there now to see if I can warm the place up enough for me. I had somebody put insulation in the attic over the garage a few months ago, so we will see if it can be made tolerable in there.
18 degrees here in Indiana, Pa. Snowing lightly. We were above freezing for a day or two a week ago. Lots of melting and then back down below freezing. Snow everywhere and still lots of really icy patches. Snow on the ground - about 8 inches - is heavy with a thin layer of ice on top. We bought ourselves a small (6x8x7) greenhouse for Christmas and Mr S can’t wait to put it up. He wants to put it over a raised bed and plant lettuce and other cold-tolerant vegetables. I think the snow will be with us for awhile so that is pretty much unrealistic. I’ll admit that I’m looking forward to it myself though!