Gardens/plots for 2018

Billy Bee · Apr 4, 2018

Seeds that I started in the house are up and under grow lights, doing well, maybe too well. I may have jumped the gun on seed starting because the weather is not cooperating. About an inch of snow on the ground this morning, and more on the way. Highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s for the next week.
I was hoping to transplant the cabbage and brussels sprouts into the garden by the 15th, also thought I could plant peas by now. Not happening. I think I am going to start another batch of seeds this weekend as a backup because my first starts may wind up too "leggy" and weak. I have lots of seeds, plenty of seed starter, and containers so I'll keep trying. I'm kinda new at starting plants in the house, but been gardening for years. Not that I am any good at it, but I've been doing it for years. (kinda like golf)
Bill

oldballs · Apr 4, 2018

Unusually cold here too. 18 deg F this morning...wind chill 5 deg F. Everyday is cloudy and misty or foggy, or raining or windy (35 mph yesterday) and all the above. :thumbdown: Did get the potatoes, onions and Sugar Snap peas in the ground a couple weeks ago.

Cheers.....anyway to all,
Mike

TnAndy · Apr 5, 2018

29 here this morning, but the indoor growing is going good. Peas up about 8", broccoli coming on nice, some bush green beans up nice, lot more to break ground yet. Been eating on lettuce all winter.

Gary Fowler · Apr 5, 2018

Tilled up a little garden spot today for tomatoes, okra, beets and squash. I wont be planting anything in the ground till around 1st of May. Supposed to be 32F in the morning. Man what a spring. Fruit trees all bloomed out in late Feb, early March and then the cold rain and wind knocked off most of the blooms. Last year was a bumper crop for the fruit and we gave plums to everyone and made tons of jelly and plum wine, but this year we will be lucky to get enough to have some fresh fruit to eat for ourselves. NO wine or jelly this year I am sure.

Sonny580 · Apr 6, 2018

Gary!!--Know the feeling,--I think the weather this year might be a real problem.--late/cold/wet, and as you say, the freezes not only knock the blossoms off but I think it also hurts the trees as well.--Our trees here are still holding back, and hope they continue to do so. Mostly weeds coming up so far and I need to spray some of them but the temps. need to be above 45* to do much killing so this 20* stuff is not going to do it.

We might have to visit Andy and his indoor garden!--That is one neat setup!! thanks; sonny580

oldballs · Apr 6, 2018

No fair, TnAndy!!!! That's cheating...............But I am envious.

A cold north wind today. ... going down into the teens tonight....maybe even some snow.

Cheers,
Mike

Sonny580 · Apr 9, 2018

Got more snow, less than an inch, BUT that means its still winter!--Ground has been frozen several times since the onion plants were planted!----Might get interesting this year! LOL!!!
Been trying to get a couple tillers back together and weather sucks!--cold on fingers and can't handle bolts and screws so will have to work on making some lumber til it warms up a bit.--also have a lot of brush to pick up and toss into the big chipper! thanks; sonny580

Sonny580 · Apr 11, 2018

Found these!---Won't help make winter go away, BUT!!!!!

I like the snow kitten!! My kinda kitty! LOL!!! thanks; sonny580

Sonny580 · Apr 11, 2018

Found these!---Won't help make winter go away, BUT!!!!!

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I like the snow kitten!! My kinda kitty! LOL!!! thanks; sonny580

PS click on kitty pic to read the bottom!!