Tina
Seattle,WA
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:36 am Post subject: Who is trying something new this year? |
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I mean in your garden 
I am planning to get a bleeding heart and some primroses for my shady side yard.
Also planning to grow Okra - after 2 years of failed attempts at vegetable gardening, I sure hope this one is a success.
Plus will grow cosmos as a 'new annual'.
What about you all?
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Griphook
TENNESSEE
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:51 am Post subject: |
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Soak those okra seeds before you plant, those seeds a very hard. I wet a paper towel and set them on it until they just begin to crack, then plant them thick and thin them when they are about three inches tall.
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Droopy
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Western Norway
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:17 am Post subject: |
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We try something new every year. This year we're going to try and get hold of some miniature hostas, "Blue Mouse Ears" is one. We're also going to try and sow some annual ground cover plants outside, just for fun.
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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I try something new every year. It's never planned, but just seems to happen. I do have a couple of new borders planned so we shall see.
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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I try something new every year too, I ordered some agastache seed this year, we will see if it is a success, my new veggie is a mini bok choy cabbage.
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dooley
Texas
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Since my oldest son sent seeds, I'll try a lot of new things this year. Hopefully some of them will grow. dooley
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Tina
Seattle,WA
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| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:30 am Post subject: |
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I am also going to try sowing seeds directly to the ground for the first time this year. Of course I will save some to start indoors too - in case the ones sowed outside fails. I am always scared that the persistent and whimsical Seattle rain are going to wash away my seeds. But I will try sowing them anyways this year to see if any germinates.
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IndianaGardner12
Indiana
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I am going to do a raised bed kitchen garden, cant wait. My hubby built and filled the beds this past fall. Even had "good" dirt brought in to fill them. I am also buying seed left and right to direct sew in the spring. I did indoor starts last year and they pooped out...lol. Hurry up SPRING!!!
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Tina
Seattle,WA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:16 am Post subject: |
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WOW IndianaGardener! Please share pictures!
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gardengater
NC
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I'm trying several different kinds of veggies, melons,asparagus beans,peas,two kinds of Pac Choy. We have an experimental garden. So far we have grown spinach,collards,garlic,and broccoli successfully. I would love to see your raised bed. Good luck!
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petunia
northern michigan
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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All my gardening will be new this year as I will be growing inside my new comercial greenhouse for the first time. Am trying to figure my plan for flower patches on the outside as well with paths throughout.
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Stephinalta
Altamonte Springs, Fla.
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I am going to try a full on veggie & herb garden (not just a few in pots) & indoor plants
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:38 am Post subject: Bromelaids |
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I purchased on sale at Lowes, Bromelaids for 50c and $2.oo.
Now it is new to me, any have advice on them? Do they only bloom once a year?
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Sjoerd,
Long time no see for sure......
I almost came on a week ago ,Glenda was talking to me and I didnt even know my name on here.
The nite I was to show up, I emailed her that my hubbys brother died......
That ended it quick. Now that is done.. Long story.
I did order some cranberry bushes to try this spring.
Is that a veggie or a fruit?
Never had that........I qualify for new ,??
I get an A.
b
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