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To: EBH; Diana in Wisconsin

That can’t be emphasized enough. Here in the north, it’s still in planting season time. There is still time to get some crops and and see a harvest.

And if you’ve never gardened before, this would be a good time to start and learn. There is a learning curve and better to do it before your life depends on what you are able to grow.


35 posted on 06/02/2022 4:54:40 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…..)
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To: metmom

We put potatoes in for the first time this year. Seems like the most bang for the buck.

They’re doing well so far

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91 posted on 06/02/2022 6:56:02 AM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it islam )
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To: metmom

Here in the north, it’s still in planting season time.
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It is cool and very dry, though lots of sun. Our garden is planted and doing ok. We just need about a 10-degre rise in temp and about 20% more humidity. We had a few days (twice) of 80-90 degrees and some drenching rains that jump started things, but 60s/40s don’t give much growth.

I did plant several early, drought-resistant varieties this year and am about to install a bottle-drip system, right after I side dress next week. I forgot the rock phosphate at planting and need to add it to the tomato & pepper beds.

At least the bunnies have plenty of grass and the fencing keeps out them & the deer. Greens are in rail planters and loving this weather. I should have planted peas, but it was too hot, so I skipped them this year and now I have no room.

Anyone planting carrots, which can be succession planted, look on YT for the cornstarch gel method. I used it this year and in 1 week some carrots are already sprouted. I soaked for 2 days, made a 2cup water:4Tbs cornstarch gel and applied it as you would use a pastry bag. 1 hr later we got unforecast 1/2” rain. Didn’t hurt a thing.

So much can happen in 120 days......no one emphasizes how much angst a gardener can experience in a season. And each season is different.


116 posted on 06/02/2022 11:01:55 AM PDT by reformedliberal (Make yourself less available.)
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