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| homsteddinmom |
Posted - Nov 03 2010 : 10:47:13 AM
What is everyone have on there list to plant for spring 2011?
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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| Greenwoman |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 7:30:19 PM
I just ordered most of my seeds today. I order from Victory seeds---all of their seed is heirloom or open pollinated, and they don't buy ANY seed from any subsidiary of Monsanto. Also, they are located here in Oregon so that's a big bonus in my book. My list:
Early Scarlet Globe Radish
Greenwave Mustard Greens
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage
Georgia Collards
Nantes Improved Carrot
Yellow Bush Scallop Summer Squash
California Wonder (Bell) Pepper
Golden California Wonder Bell Pepper
All Year Round Cauliflower
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach
Boston Pickling Improved Cucumber
Italian Parsley
Mammoth Dill
Coriander/Cilantro
Sweet Basil
Waltham Butternut Winter Squash
Bush Table King Acorn Winter Squash
Dwarf Summer Crookneck Squash
Dark Green Zucchini Summer Squash
Small Red Cherry Tomato
Red Grape Tomato
Roma VF Tomato
Beefsteak Tomato
De Cicco Broccoli
We have seed garlic already, and we'll get shallots, onion starts, and seed potatoes locally. I want to try sweet potatoe--anyone know if they grow in Oregon? And start an asparagus patch.
We have apple trees and wild blackberries too, and we'll do meat chickens. Last summer was a rough one here, weather wise--cold cold cold, all summer, and not much sunshine. HOping for more summery weather this summer!
Michelle
http://greenwoman.wordpress.com |
| kathyjane |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 4:45:05 PM
Krystle, What variety of corn do you plant? And is your horse manure fresh or composted?
Kathy Jane
Farmgirl #2565 |
| Sharon Finke |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 4:08:42 PM
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Originally posted by star-schipp
Yikes! I haven't even thought that far ahead LOL
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 08:07:09 AM
I already have most of my seeds and my garden roughly planned out. I am planting onions, potatoes, carrots, radishes, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, peas, beans (pole and bush varieties), corn, peppers (cayenne, paprika, bell), tomatoes (beef steak, yellow cherry and brown cherry). Several different types of squash and pumpkins( of different family types to prevent cross pollination), cucumbers, watermelons, melons... I think that is it. It's nothing new this year for my main crops. I am going to utilize the big garden out back but I am also going to use raised beds and do the square foot gardening system for what doesn't fit. I am also going to try companion planting this year since I will be doing half traditional and half raised beds. Since our new place doesn't have an asparagus bed I am going to start one, and I will be putting in a raised bed for strawberries. I am thinking about doing raspberries, blueberries and blackberries too, but with some other first time projects I might need to wait. Is it hard to start the cane berries? How about blue berries? Oh we also have a bunch of crabapple and a few apple trees on the new property!!!
Jewel: I finally started having good success with corn after years of failure with using as much composted manure (mostly horse and rabbit) tilling that in then planting right away. I also use an heirloom seed and I wait 2 weeks after the farmers plant their field corn. One to reduce the chances of cross pollination with my open pollinated heirloom seed second the farmers can plant their treated seed a few weeks earlier than normal seeds can be planted because the farmer's seed has been treated to be planted sooner and not rot or die off. Well that is if you live around conventional farmers! I used to work for some farms before I was married so I learned a bunch of tricks they use. Now in my organic garden I know I can wait 2-3 weeks after the farmers get their seed in the ground because they plant early so when I get mine in I don't have to worry about cross pollination and also it will be warm enough for my seeds to sprout and not rot. Oh you also need to plant enough of it to grow so it pollinates correctly. I usually do 2 blocks of corn instead of a few rows. Last year I had 15 rows about 10 feet long and it was the best corn I ever grew. Hope this helps!
~We can make the world a better place for our kids and future generations by what we do today!~ |
| AmericanHwyFlower |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 9:54:48 PM
asian greens, bok choy, and watermelon radishes too!
Cherish Each Day |
| HookAngel |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 10:16:09 PM
container garden is what we will plant this year. In our new place I am limited to containers on the patio, and of course anything I can grow inside, like herbs.
I plan on stringing peas from the eave onto the back wall, and of course a salad and greens bed will grow in the shade on the patio in a container. I hope to some how have a tomato plant, maybe a hanging topsy turvey one. I might even do an eggplant and a pepper in those hanging bags too. |
| kittykill |
Posted - Jan 09 2011 : 10:11:12 PM
I'm so excited about my garden this year. I am planning as we speak! I need to get my hands in the dirt.
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| smiley |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 7:58:25 PM
I am excited to think of this years garden. St. Patty's day I plant potatoe's and then first of April I plant onions.The fifteenth is our last frost date so in goes lettuce, radishes and members of the cabbage family. I wait till evening temps are in the 60's before I plant my tomatoes. Weather past 2 yrs has been different and what always worked before is anyones guess now so its a new challenge to figure out. |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 09:11:39 AM
You can get a better variety shopping through the seed catalogs than at your local stores
that carry seeds.
Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
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"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
| homsteddinmom |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 08:01:22 AM
i am adding more to my list
yard long beans
leeks
pumpkins
celery
i know the seeds are out in stores in now so will be seed shopping SOON!
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 06:34:36 AM
Since I'm finally getting to build my dream raised bed garden this year, the sky's the limit for me. Here's my list:
Slicing Tomatoes (red, yellow and Yep! White!)
Yellow Pear Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Bell Peppers
Jalapeno Peppers
Yellow Squash
Cucumbers
Snap Beans
Okra
Assorted Herbs
Asparagus
Strawberries
Red Potatoes
Moon & Star Watermelons
Carrots
Assorted Leaf Lettuce and Baby Spinach
Colored Popcorn
Red & Yellow Onions
Garlic
Assorted Herbs
Blackberries
Mini pumpkins & gourds
Pie pumpkins
And on the flat (because we can't raise enough in raised beds)
Sweet Corn
Pinto Beans
Purple Hull Peas
And if I'm REALLY lucky, I'll get to plant another apple tree, two plum trees and another one or two pear trees.
In the fall, I'll plant more lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and anything else I can find that will do well in our Zone 8 climate!
Happy Gardening, ladies!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Dec 03 2010 : 2:39:23 PM
My hat's off to you, Marjorie. Sounds like you have a pretty good plan to combat your dryness. I am always moaning about the shortness of our growing season . . . which really means I should give my plants a better head start indoors. Best wishes. Hope to hear some updates come spring.
Marianne |
| Arctic Flower |
Posted - Dec 03 2010 : 2:14:52 PM
Living in the interior of Alaska poses a gardening challenge. Every few miles here are micro-climates and we are in a semi-arid micro-climate. For the last few years we have been getting heavy winds and with the dryness, watering has become a big challenge for the above ground fruiting crops. So this spring we are building a 20x30 foot greenhouse to house tomatoes, peppers, melons, leeks, cucumbers, beans and corn by using intensive planting in raised beds. This will keep these plants safe from the harsh winds that dry out young seedlings and help with water conservation. Then the rest of the garden will be planted with cold ground loving plants like potatoes, peas, strawberries, carrots and zucchini. I was so eager to get my garden going I have already purchased all my seeds so I can get a good early start. I start all my seeds inside under grow lights and then set them out in my attached greenhouse on the side of the house that has a wood stove that I keep going for a few months until the weather warms. I know it must seem like a lot of work but as gardeners know there is nothing like the taste of that first ripe tomato or a fresh pot of string beans. Every summer here offers new challenges, but of course what kind of gardener would I be if I didn't like challenges. I still love looking at seed catalogs and they are yet to come. I may have to buy a few more seeds. I never think I have enough.!!! LOL
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| Mama Jewel |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 4:01:49 PM
Dorinda, that's amazing!! 200 ears of corn! I had my sights on 10-15 ears  so maybe it'll grow this year. Did you have to pollinate it with a brush or do anything to the silks?
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 2:00:13 PM
Belle,
Thanks so much for all the information. I was also aware of only the snow-peeking crocus. I will search for the the fall bloomers in my catalogs! How cool and by the way, I know Planters - used to live in Paola, KS. Such a small world with pleasant surprises.
Marianne |
| Bellepepper |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 12:36:46 PM
Marianne, I bought my bulbs at a garden store near the farmers market in downtown Kansas City. The name of the store is Planters seed and spice Co. The package says Quality Bulbs, Product of Holland. The saffron comes from the Fall blooming crocus. The pkg says they will bloom in Aug and Sept. I don't pay much attention to bulbs in the catalogs. I have a big problem with Moles. They eat my bulbs. (except Jonquils). I planted these in an old washtub. My grandson and his wife and I had just been to the Penzey's Spice store and discussed the price of Saffron. Grandson wanted to know if I could grow some. I told him that I had never heard of fall blooming crocus. I thought they all bloomed real early, like in the snow. It wasn't but a few hours later we were in the garden store and he ask about saffron crocus. The guy said, Right here they are. Sooooo, unless you are going to Kansas City, I suggest you check the Holland bulb catalogs. I'll be anxious to see if the catalogs have them. Also can't wait till next Sept so I can harvest my $$$ crop.
Belle |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 07:42:06 AM
Belle,
The saffron crocus really interests me. I have never seen that available to grow - maybe I haven't been paying enough attention. Could you tell me where you got it?
Marianne |
| Dorinda |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 06:28:37 AM
This spring I will plant Tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onions, squash, lettuce, greens, and egg plant. Maybe a few other things. Last year I planted my corn in a different location not in with all the other vegetable plants. I did not have any problems with bugs. Also I went to home depot and bought a few bags of organic soil. I dug out a trench in each row and refilled it with the organic soil. My corn did wonderful. The best corn I have ever grown. I did about 4- 25 ft. rows.
It was worth buying the soil. I did not space out the corn alot. I got about 200 ears of corn. Still have some in my freezer.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| Bellepepper |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 06:11:03 AM
I have my garlic planted and it is up. I finished getting the boxes (4'X4') ready for the potatoes. That is what will be planted in March followed by onions. I have my beds ready for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, okra and greenbeans. I'll plant all my salad crops, lettuce, all kinds of greens, radishes, green onions, snow peas and what ever else looks good in the seed catalogs. These will be planted in the raised beds in the herb garden. I'll need to replace my thyme and chives. Will plant the usual annual herbs, like basil, dill and parsley.
I actually never stop planting. Was at the feed store about a month ago and he was giving away what was left of the plants. So I planted 18 cabbage plants, 2 bundles of onions and 2 Rosemarys. The cabbage probably won't make it. I have it covered but that will only keep off the frost. 20 degrees is 20 degrees even under the covers. The onions will come on early spring. Oh, and I planted some saffron crocus. Gonna raise my own saffron.
I don't grow corn. I don't have a problem growing it. But year after year, the coons beat me to it. Last year I had a problem keeping the deer out of the okra. My biggest problem is still BUGS!!
Belle |
| Carrie W |
Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 09:45:26 AM
I want to try brussel sprouts again...mine didn't do well this year because some kind of bug ate all the leaves. I should have paid a little more attention to them and maybe I could have saved them. I don't usually have that problem.
Anyhow, this year I didn't buy seeds because I had so many leftover ones, so next spring I can buy new again. I started all my tomatoes this year and had great luck with that. I am most excited about building a "greenhouse" for my porch. I will make it out of plexiglass and it will cover my starters on a card table. That will keep them warmer, moister, and will keep my naughty cat, Michaelangelo, out of them!!!!
Carrie M
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 6:30:45 PM
Our ground is frozen until spring. We don't get seed catalogs until January. Then we dream. Our planting season doesn't begin before April or May. We can still get frost in May. But winter brings it own great activities like quilting.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| Mama Jewel |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 3:54:16 PM
Here's a list of seed companies that have signed the "Safe Seed Pledge." http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/NCDWN82HWD.pdf This may help you find a local resource that deals with non-GMO seeds.
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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| Mama Jewel |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 2:10:41 PM
Quick update: I called Territorial Seeds (541-942-9547) & they wanted to clarify that all their seeds are non-GMO, untreated varieties. However, some of their seeds were bought from Seminis (sp?) which is a subsidiary of Monsanto. So, if you want a list of those seeds that are from Seminis, she will email you that list. I've gone ahead & listed the seeds as per the email, in case anyone wants it. This refers to their 2010 catalog:
Bush Beans: pg 9: #BN028 Romano Gold
Dry Shelling Beans: pg. 14: #BN045 Etna
Hybrid Broccoli: pg. 19: #BR091 Packman
Cauliflower: pg. 23: #CF188 Cheddar
Corn: pg. 25: #CN203 Seneca Horizon & pg. 27: #CN207 Passion
Cucumbers: pg. 29: #CU203 Orient Express; #CU294 Pearl & #CU312 Babylon
Pickling Cucumbers: pg. 31: #CU295 Cool Breeze
Eggplant: pg. 33: #EG332 Fairy Tale; #EG333 Twinkle & #EG334 Hansel
Lettuce: pg. 47: #LT387 Esmeralda; pg 48 #LT388 Simpson Elite & pg 50 #LT400 Summertime
Melons: pg. 59 #ML456 Fastbreak
She said that they're phasing out the seeds from Seminis, but it's still good to know the source of seeds wherever you order from, even when a company signs the "Safe Seed" pledge.
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
http://www.piecemama.etsy.com |
| Mama Jewel |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 1:50:57 PM
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's anxious to get their next garden growing  . I just ordered seeds from http://www.bountifulgardens.org They were great to order from. They deal with heirloom, untreated, open-pollinated seeds for sustainable growing. They're associated with John Jeavons & Ecology Action (CA). I ordered wheat & flax from them.
I plan on growing potatoes again (growing them in a deep 24" pot worked great for hilling, but may try hilling them with only straw this year --I plan on researching more into that this winter). Also grow tomatoes, peppers (can you tell I hope to can some salsa?  Lots of varieties of lettuce, broccoli, spinach, carrots, peas, beans, onions (we used the last of them at Thanksgiving), etc. I planted asparagus last year, so have two more yrs til I can harvest that. We've got lots of herbs, but hope to rip out a whole bunch of front yard grass for putting in edibles --just have to convince my husband about the ripping out the front yard part 
I would like to try growing sweet potatoes, amaranth, cabbage, barley, and some more fruit trees.
I would love to know of a good source to buy some fruit trees (organic) from. Sherry, thanks for the heads up about TS. I will call them to get the list. I like that their a local-ish company.
Also, any hints on how to grow corn? I have *yet* to be successful.
Anybody growing anything unusual/out-of-the ordinary? That's always fun to try, too!
Who do you order your seeds from? I love to sip tea and drool over seed catalogs
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 11:59:43 AM
I never "Plan" my garden. It just happens. (and it shows--- I probably SHOULD plan it! (LOL) I try to grow something new every year, something I've never tried before. Always HEIRLOOMS and "Open Pollinated!" That way, I have seeds to add to my collection for YEARS to come, and plenty to share with gardening friends!
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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