| Author |
Garden Gate:  What are you planting spring 2011?  |
|
homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
 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! |
|
|
star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2010 : 12:16:59 PM
|
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 |
 |
|
|
natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2010 : 12:37:46 PM
|
LOL!!! I already have my garden plan drawn up and my list of seeds to order and my raised boxes designed! I have had since July!
I'm so into gardening I already have 3 plans drawn up for 2012 depending on how my DH lets me expand the garden space.
I'm growing:
Beets
Lettuces-3 kinds
Cabbage-3 kinds
Corn-2 kinds
Carrots-5 kinds
Salsify
Tomatoes-4 kinds
Onions
Garlic
Leeks
Green Beans
Peas-2 kinds
Cucumbers
Zucchini
Watermelons-2 kinds
Cantaloupe-3 kinds
Peppers-5 kinds
Potatoes-3 kinds
Ground Cherries
Rosella
I will also have patches of rasberries and blackberries. I have 2 raised boxes of bluberries bushes and will be adding 2 more. I have 2 raised boxes of strawberries and will be adding 1 more. I am planning 2 raised boxes for herbs and am hoping for some fruit trees. I'd love to get perssimmon, apple, pear, peach, cherry, and mulberry. 2 of each of course!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
|
|
|
homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 05:17:35 AM
|
I already have 6 raised beds totalling 120 feet. We have plans on adding at least another 120 feet. I also use containers. but i am doing my seed shopping now...lol. I found an organic place to buy from that has seeds that im looking for so will probably order from there.
I already have
5 apple trees
5 peach trees
2 apricot trees
2 pear trees
2 plum trees
2 fig trees
12 blue berry bushes
12 grape vines
150 strawberry plants
I want to add another 10 blue berry bushes.
Now in the garden i still have
Carrots
beets
cabbage
garlic
radishes
squash
cucumbers
onions
Now i plan on planting
tomatoes
green peppers
tabasco peppers
rhubarb
green beans
cucumbers
squash
celery
loofa squash
i know as i seed shop i will find more that i want to add to my garden.
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
|
|
|
sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 07:12:21 AM
|
goodmorning farmgirls, you are ahead of me. i am still tucking my gardens in to bed for winter. i spoke with territorial seed about gmo seed. they have created a list that tells you what NOT to order from their catalog. this list states all seed that is dow or monsanto or genetically modified seed. they are eliminating these from their inventory. they say it will take a while to find proper replacements. i love the company the catalog their people the seeds. i was going to boycot and told them so. they said they have been working on this change for awhile now. so if you ask for a list they WILL give you one. just a thought sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
|
|
|
|
MamaCrunch
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Nasvhille
TN
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 07:29:47 AM
|
As of right now I'm planning tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, and garlic. I'd like to also do lettuce and spinich if I have the space.
Farmgirl #2161
Just tryin' to homestead in the middle of a suburban neighborhood!
Blog~ http://thelittleboygreen.com <<I've been slackin' on the updates! |
|
|
|
Hallie
Video Sister
79 Posts
Hallie
Pullman
WA
USA
79 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 09:54:19 AM
|
I've been pruning and covering in the garden. Getting ready for the first snow, whenever that may be.
I loved my sunflowers so I'll definitely be planting those again next year. Beets, again, and leeks and lettuces. I've already put garlic in for next year and some narcissus and crocus, none of which I've ever tried before. I'm going to try tomatoes, even though I don't believe they'll ripen properly with our cold summer nights, strawberries, zucchini, cucumber, peas, and maybe a pumpkin if I remember to start it at the right time. I'm trying for all heirloom non-GMO varieties next year.
Then there's the perennial herb garden. I love my garden, but I don't like sharing it with the dear deer.
Hallie
Sister #1112
www.maryjanesfarm.tv |
|
|
|
Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 1:45:38 PM
|
I will for sure plant a pumpkin patch since the grandsons had so much fun this year. We will probably plant tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce...guess that is all I can think of right now. I would like to make garden boxes for next year but I think that will have to wait until spring. After the holidays I will be able to think more about it.
.JPG) |
Edited by - Nanniekim on Nov 04 2010 2:04:27 PM |
|
|
|
missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 09:29:19 AM
|
My head is spinning with all that you girls are going to plant next spring! I'm so jealous! Some of you must have some serious acreage in order to plant so much.
Next spring will be my first attempt at canning also and I'm am PSYCHED! Will be sure to get on here and pick some brains and glean some knowledge.
At our other home (in town) we had 5 varieties of peppers - from the common green pepper to the jalapeno. We used our dehydrator for the jalapenos and it only takes a wee bit of that to spice up a dish.
Last year we had sweet corn and it is pure H*E*A*V*E*N to go and pick some fresh off the stalk and have if for din din. I'm hungry just thinking about it.
One thing I'd like to try this year is potatoes. My parents didn't have much luck so I'm a little shy about that, but will try it just to see.
I'd also like to do punkies (pumpkins), both the orange and the white but don't want to hog up our garden space. Am wondering if we can grow them in an out of the way spot..... |
|
|
|
Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2010 : 2:43:06 PM
|
I just cant believe how you ladies plan. I am just getting my garden ready for winter. It has just gotten cold quick. And we are supposed to to get in the 70's next week. So I am going to be getting the chicken poo on the garden...I have looked at a couple heirloom seed catalogs and I am drooling over the seeds...
deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
|
|
|
ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4860 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4860 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2010 : 3:05:52 PM
|
Kim, what variety of pumpkins do you have in the wagon?
I'm planning to split and divide a bunch of perennials to fill in beds. I grow my organic vegetables from seed: tomatoes, lettuce, green peppers, onions, eggplant, herbs too.
Today I've been busy tidying up the beds, pruning and clearing things up. It is gorgeous here in IL, so time to do it before winter shows up!
Dawn in IL |
|
|
|
Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 05:26:55 AM
|
| The ones in the wagon are called Cinderella pumpkins. I only planted 2 plants and got that many. (Plus 3 on the other side of the fence!) |
|
|
|
IdahoShamrock
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Kathy
Hayden
Idaho
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 07:48:05 AM
|
Beautiful photo,Kim! I just finished tidying the garden and getting things ready for winter. Not sure yet what I will be planting in the spring, but I know for sure I will be getting more seeds from Baker City Seeds. All of their seeds are heirloom, no GMOs! My husband tried a potato box this year, the one where you add slats as the plant grow to get,according to the plan.."anywhere from 25-100lbs of potatoes per box!" It was a joke, we got maybe 15 potatoes, so that will not be a repeat. I had to tear out some raised beds because they were starting to decompose. They were made of wattle...stakes with branches and saplings woven into them. They looked really cool and I loved them, but they were 5 yrs old and the stakes were breaking off. So I am ruminating on what use for raised beds next. I saw a photo of a garden that had galvanized water troughs for raised beds and that appealed to me. Haven't really gotten to the planning stage yet.
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
|
|
|
Jessi Lynn
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
New York
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2010 : 10:49:39 PM
|
Haven't picked out all the varieties but-
Fruit:
Cranberries along the front path
Blueberries-called Top Hat their a dwarf variety under 2 ft
Ordered a grafted 3 on one Asian pear tree
planted strawberries this season, so hopefully we'll have big juicy ones next season
carrots-want try some colorful ones like purple and red (i've got a carnival mix right now in the fall garden)
lettuce heads- freckles romaine tom thumb
mesclan mix
rocket
spinach-for spinach straweberry salads
beets-golden yellow bulls red albino white
radishes-or at least attempting for some reason I havent found the right variety or spot
broccoli
cabbage
beans (fresh and dried)
limas beans-christmas
brussel sprouts
soy beans
peppers-sweet/ spicy
tomatoes- something different this year like pink or orange variety
also like a good tomato variety to can (next seasons project-never canned before)
potatoes
garlic
|
|
|
|
shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
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 |
|
|
|
Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
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
http://www.piecemama.etsy.com |
|
|
|
Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
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 |
Edited by - Mama Jewel on Nov 26 2010 4:05:51 PM |
|
|
|
Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
|
|
Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
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 |
|
|
|
Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
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
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
|
|
|
Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
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 |
|
|
|
Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
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 |
|
|
|
rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
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 |
|
|
|
Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
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
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
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 |
|
|
|
Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
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
http://www.piecemama.etsy.com |
|
|
|
Garden Gate: What are you planting spring 2011? |
|
What are you planting spring 2011?
