A journal of my home vegetable garden. Skippy thinks it's his garden, but I've been gardening here for 20 years. We're located near Boston (USDA zone 6). I have a big community garden plot and a small plot in my yard. I try to grow all of my family's vegetables using sustainable organic methods.
Instead of waiting for spring, I planted some lettuce seeds right after I got home from holiday travels - I think it was Jan 5. Little lettuce plants are now growing fast under the lights.
posted by kathy at 2/07/2012 08:59:00 PM
"A well planned garden
bathed in rain and sun.
A faithful laborer...
and the harvest shall come."
...Nancy Simms Taylor
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Well if the weather stays so far above normal like it has, then you should be able to plant in not too long.
February 07, 2012 9:30 PM
When do you plan to plant these outside?
Lisa
February 07, 2012 9:32 PM
My plan was to grow them to full size indoors. Harvest and eat them as I thin the plants. But with this warm weather, maybe I will try putting a few in my cold frame. It regularly gets up to the 50's midday in the sun now inside the cold frame. I have some lettuce and spinach in there from last fall but haven't checked on it recently. I will have to take a look soon.
February 08, 2012 10:10 AM
Very nice. I totally understand. Anything growing is a good thing.
February 08, 2012 9:48 PM
Brilliant, that looks like the beginnings of an over-winter hydroponic experiment to keep those veggies coming!
Enjoy.
Marian (LondonUK)
February 09, 2012 9:37 AM
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February 14, 2012 1:00 PM
very good
February 16, 2012 12:01 AM
great idea, this weekend I am going to try and find time to build a plant incubator with styrofoam insulation panels and a set of shelves. This winter has been so mild that I am wanting to start the tiller.
February 17, 2012 4:16 PM
I couldn't wait any longer! Started our spring garden today. Hoping Atlanta doesn't have any sudden cold snaps. Looking forward to seeing your spring garden!
February 18, 2012 3:47 PM
Kathy,
What kind of shelving units did you buy? I am finally going to upgrade this year. I am debating between ones that are 5 shelves and only 19 inches long X 27 inches wide and 4 shelves that are 25 inches long X 17 inches wide... Any thoughts or recommendations?
Thanks!
February 21, 2012 12:04 PM
Going to try sowing seeds. What kind of grow lights do you use? Can you tell me about how much they cost? Do the grow lights use a lot of electricity? Thank you.
March 03, 2012 8:40 PM
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