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.
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Fummelbrett!24 Mar 2020 09:09Starting the seedlings in the living room is going very well. By now, I have (almost) countless tomato seedlings and five greenhouse cucumbers, which I will probably need to move into the greenhouse soon because I’m running out of space. The chili plants have also grown quite well. I’m especially curious about the melon pear – I’m trying that for the first time this year, knowing that the harvest might fail this year, but with overwintering or cuttings, hopefully, the plants will produce next year.
There are already some lettuces growing in the greenhouse – last night, I had to put a collar on one of them because a snail had started damaging the plant. Today, I plan to sow some spinach there; once harvested, it will make room for the tomatoes.
It’s been quite frosty at night lately – I’m hoping the jostaberry will survive, as it was almost about to bloom. Fortunately, the two peach trees haven’t started flowering yet.
The rhubarb plants seem to have died over the winter. That’s very unfortunate, as I love rhubarb. I’ll see where I can get some seedlings online so that at least something grows again next year.
Due to the “current situation,” when preparing the bed, I want to convert a strip of lawn into planting area. I will add two rows of potatoes there. Currently, I’m trying, with varying success, to make a plan for what to grow this year, also considering storage options and suitability for preserving. Hokkaido squash will be part of it again, as will kale, and white cabbage for sauerkraut. Along with that, lots of beetroot, plenty of beans, carrots as always, salsify, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips. And of course, pickling cucumbers, cauliflower, and onions. Did I forget anything? Oh yes, certainly.
My husband and I are planning to steal a piece of lawn from my mother-in-law for two saplings. Her old apple tree is nearing its end, so now is the time to plant a new one to ensure a “seamless transition” in a few years. We would also like to have a hazelnut tree.
One row will also be sown again with bee-friendly flowers. I like to scatter sunflowers, calendula, and nasturtium loosely throughout the beds.
There are already some lettuces growing in the greenhouse – last night, I had to put a collar on one of them because a snail had started damaging the plant. Today, I plan to sow some spinach there; once harvested, it will make room for the tomatoes.
It’s been quite frosty at night lately – I’m hoping the jostaberry will survive, as it was almost about to bloom. Fortunately, the two peach trees haven’t started flowering yet.
The rhubarb plants seem to have died over the winter. That’s very unfortunate, as I love rhubarb. I’ll see where I can get some seedlings online so that at least something grows again next year.
Due to the “current situation,” when preparing the bed, I want to convert a strip of lawn into planting area. I will add two rows of potatoes there. Currently, I’m trying, with varying success, to make a plan for what to grow this year, also considering storage options and suitability for preserving. Hokkaido squash will be part of it again, as will kale, and white cabbage for sauerkraut. Along with that, lots of beetroot, plenty of beans, carrots as always, salsify, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips. And of course, pickling cucumbers, cauliflower, and onions. Did I forget anything? Oh yes, certainly.
My husband and I are planning to steal a piece of lawn from my mother-in-law for two saplings. Her old apple tree is nearing its end, so now is the time to plant a new one to ensure a “seamless transition” in a few years. We would also like to have a hazelnut tree.
One row will also be sown again with bee-friendly flowers. I like to scatter sunflowers, calendula, and nasturtium loosely throughout the beds.
cool – my chili peppers probably won’t turn out this year; I’ll give them one more week, then they’ll go straight into the trash.
Otherwise, I wanted to try growing corn, which would be great for the grill.
I’ve created a new flower bed with orchard grass, yarrow, catnip, and thistle, and I’m planning a second one with single-flowered plants that bloom orange and provide continuous blooms throughout the year in rotation – but I still need to decide exactly what to plant and find the best prices. It might have to wait until next year, as my partner’s been put on reduced hours starting around April.
Otherwise, I wanted to try growing corn, which would be great for the grill.
I’ve created a new flower bed with orchard grass, yarrow, catnip, and thistle, and I’m planning a second one with single-flowered plants that bloom orange and provide continuous blooms throughout the year in rotation – but I still need to decide exactly what to plant and find the best prices. It might have to wait until next year, as my partner’s been put on reduced hours starting around April.
My melon pear plants (seed packet) are reportedly annual. They are already quite pretty little seedlings. The peppers are doing well too; I just sowed the tomatoes and cucumbers, but the strawberries probably won’t make it.
I recently bought a jostaberry and it will have to live in a container this year. I couldn’t leave it on the clearance table for just 50 cents.
The apple tree was heavily pruned, as much as possible considering the slope. It’s still vigorous and should produce apples for a few more years. It’s propagated through grafting, and I want to keep it.
The small raised bed will be filled in the next few days. I also wanted to build a second one and a potato tower, but that will have to wait due to the current lockdown restrictions.
I recently bought a jostaberry and it will have to live in a container this year. I couldn’t leave it on the clearance table for just 50 cents.
The apple tree was heavily pruned, as much as possible considering the slope. It’s still vigorous and should produce apples for a few more years. It’s propagated through grafting, and I want to keep it.
The small raised bed will be filled in the next few days. I also wanted to build a second one and a potato tower, but that will have to wait due to the current lockdown restrictions.
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Fummelbrett!24 Mar 2020 16:00I am absolutely thrilled with the Jostaberry. The small tree is sturdy, grows well, and produces so much fruit that it’s a real pleasure. The berries are absolutely delicious when fresh... especially when still warm from the sun. I also enjoy making jam from them.
Yes, the melon pear is an annual plant—it cannot tolerate frost. However, by pruning it back sharply and digging it up in the fall, it can be overwintered frost-free (similar to physalis). This gives it a significant time advantage the following year, resulting in more ripe fruit. I definitely want to try this.
Yes, the melon pear is an annual plant—it cannot tolerate frost. However, by pruning it back sharply and digging it up in the fall, it can be overwintered frost-free (similar to physalis). This gives it a significant time advantage the following year, resulting in more ripe fruit. I definitely want to try this.
Vicky Pedia24 Mar 2020 18:23haydee schrieb:
I’m not very good at winterizing plants. If they can’t survive outdoors, they don’t belong with me. That’s my experience after two winters.Well, just like in nature!Similar topics