New Garden

[custosnox]

That's how it starts.   

When I was 8 my Mom got me a seed starting kit from Burpee. 

I've been wanting to have a herb garden, something to give me some seasonings for cooking.  With the rosemary and sage already being here, it just helped encourage my desire.  Reading what you guys on here grow I wanted to add to that edible idea.  Still need to get some more seasoning type plants out there.  Also need to pull up an ugly plant I don't like while I'm at it...

[Conan71]

It seems I have a lot to learn about gardening.  So much for the idea of making holes in the ground, putting plants in them, watering them regularly, then having a crop later. 

You mean that's not how it's done? 

Gas, MC and I would love to see your garden sometime, as well as say hi to one of our former charges.

[Gaspar]

You mean that's not how it's done?  

Gas, MC and I would love to see your garden sometime, as well as say hi to one of our former charges.

I do need to schedule a time with MC to get the new insurance papers signed.  Probably won't be bearing much fruit by then but should have some cucumbers.

Does she do business policies?  Looks like we may be buying another business.  It would just be a simple liability thing.

[Conan71]

I do need to schedule a time with MC to get the new insurance papers signed.  Probably won't be bearing much fruit by then but should have some cucumbers.

Does she do business policies?  Looks like we may be buying another business.  It would just be a simple liability thing.

Yes, actually she does.  Give her a call.

[heironymouspasparagus]

It seems I have a lot to learn about gardening.  So much for the idea of making holes in the ground, putting plants in them, watering them regularly, then having a crop later. 

Truth be known - that would probably work, too.  Try it!!  Don't get bogged down by procedure...just plant something!

[Hoss]

That's how it starts.   

When I was 8 my Mom got me a seed starting kit from Burpee. 

I remember those old Burpee kits....

[Gaspar]

I remember those old Burpee kits....

Came with far more seeds than cells in the tray, so after about a week, every houseplant in the house had something growing out of it.

[custosnox]

Truth be known - that would probably work, too.  Try it!!  Don't get bogged down by procedure...just plant something!

I did, and four days later they are still green.  I'm impressed with myself.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I did, and four days later they are still green.  I'm impressed with myself.

Plants are just too cool!!  Gotta love 'em!

Now, plant something else!

[DolfanBob]

I remember those old Burpee kits....

I had to laugh when I read that. I havent heard that name in years. Geez your old.....wait, what ?

[heironymouspasparagus]

I had to laugh when I read that. I havent heard that name in years. Geez your old.....wait, what ?

They didn't leave...you did...

http://www.burpee.com/

[custosnox]

MC tuned me in on boric acid a couple of years ago.  Works like a charm.

Well, put down some boric acid the other day, and right now I'm watching the ants continue to march right through it.  Hopefully it kicks in soon.  And Now I'm addicted. I keep going to the store to get other things, and I see this or that and say "Hey, it's only a few bucks" and it ends up in my garden. 

[heironymouspasparagus]

Well, put down some boric acid the other day, and right now I'm watching the ants continue to march right through it.  Hopefully it kicks in soon.  And Now I'm addicted. I keep going to the store to get other things, and I see this or that and say "Hey, it's only a few bucks" and it ends up in my garden. 

Grogg's Green Barn had some very nice heirloom tomato plants last weekend.  Cherokee Purple - probably one of the best flavored tomatoes you will ever eat.  Mortgage lifter - big, but amazingly good, too.  Arkansas Traveler is nice smaller tomato (about like Rutger's) and does well in the heat here.

Plus, you can save the seed from each of those to start your own next year if you like.  Non-hybrids all.

[custosnox]

Grogg's Green Barn had some very nice heirloom tomato plants last weekend.  Cherokee Purple - probably one of the best flavored tomatoes you will ever eat.  Mortgage lifter - big, but amazingly good, too.  Arkansas Traveler is nice smaller tomato (about like Rutger's) and does well in the heat here.

Plus, you can save the seed from each of those to start your own next year if you like.  Non-hybrids all.

Stop it.  I can't afford to get more soil to keep up with the additions.  I've had to move to hanging plants (strawberries) because of the need for expansion. 

[heironymouspasparagus]

Stop it.  I can't afford to get more soil to keep up with the additions.  I've had to move to hanging plants (strawberries) because of the need for expansion. 

Gonna have to move out to 5 acres somewhere north of Owasso, then.

Pots and hanging plants have a REALLY tough time here.  Gets too bloody hot.  If you gotta do that, put them in a position so that they get morning sun (until not later than about 2:00 pm) and afternoon shade.  And not on/over a concrete patio.  Good luck!