I thought a garden chat and photo thread would be a good idea.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
haydee schrieb:
Great.
I had already harvested my tomatoes a few weeks ago. With all the constant rain, anything that was even slightly ripe ended up rotting.
The chili peppers and bell peppers were killed by the frost last week.
You know, that kind of cold weather where water turns solid. That’s exactly what I occasionally get from the ice cream shop nearby—do you mean something like that? 😉
My tomatoes survived the first frost, and two out of three plants are quite resistant to rain (they almost never crack).
I ate the last strawberry!! out of only about 20 berries around two weeks ago 😳 — it was super sweet and one of the best I’ve ever had (it was homegrown...).
Next year, I’ll continue working on the outdoor landscaping; if I have enough time, I plan to build a long, covered cold frame.
Question for all gardening enthusiasts:
Since the garden is still being established, I currently have various small plants, some lilacs, and a few berry plants in pots. Last year, I moved them into an outbuilding to overwinter. The lilacs survived reasonably well, but some of the other plants died.
Due to limited space, I would like to try overwintering some plants this year in plastic tunnels. Can they tolerate the temperature fluctuations inside? On sunny days, I expect it can get quite warm in there, but the nights can be correspondingly cold, right?
And here are some photos, so this isn’t just off-topic (yes, unfortunately I don’t really have a green thumb… 😉)
Since the garden is still being established, I currently have various small plants, some lilacs, and a few berry plants in pots. Last year, I moved them into an outbuilding to overwinter. The lilacs survived reasonably well, but some of the other plants died.
Due to limited space, I would like to try overwintering some plants this year in plastic tunnels. Can they tolerate the temperature fluctuations inside? On sunny days, I expect it can get quite warm in there, but the nights can be correspondingly cold, right?
And here are some photos, so this isn’t just off-topic (yes, unfortunately I don’t really have a green thumb… 😉)
Modern houses no longer provide good wintering spots for plants.
Always check if the plants are hardy for your region. This will save you a lot of work and money.
A polytunnel depends on how cold the winter gets. Eventually, the temperatures will be too low for your plants.
I am not able to identify the plants well.
Are there two plants visible in the first picture?
In the second picture, is that a silver ragwort? If so, it is an annual.
In the third picture, chili – it gets too cold in the tunnel for it and is usually grown as an annual.
In the fourth picture, is it an iris or gladiolus?
Always check if the plants are hardy for your region. This will save you a lot of work and money.
A polytunnel depends on how cold the winter gets. Eventually, the temperatures will be too low for your plants.
I am not able to identify the plants well.
Are there two plants visible in the first picture?
In the second picture, is that a silver ragwort? If so, it is an annual.
In the third picture, chili – it gets too cold in the tunnel for it and is usually grown as an annual.
In the fourth picture, is it an iris or gladiolus?