Who is trying something new this year?

Discussion in 'Gardening Other' started by Tina, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. Tina

    Tina Young Pine

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2007
    Messages:
    1,081
    Likes Received:
    415
    Location:
    Seattle,WA
    I mean in your garden :-D

    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?
     
  2. Loading...


  3. Griphook

    Griphook Seedling

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2008
    Messages:
    77
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    TENNESSEE
    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.
     
  4. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2007
    Messages:
    12,067
    Likes Received:
    3,501
    Location:
    Western Norway
    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.
     
  5. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2006
    Messages:
    18,356
    Likes Received:
    5,220
    Location:
    Southern Ontario zone 5b
    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.
     



    Advertisement
  6. cajunbelle

    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2006
    Messages:
    3,266
    Likes Received:
    35
    Location:
    zone 8b Louisiana
    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.
     
  7. dooley

    dooley Super Garden Turtle

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2005
    Messages:
    7,163
    Likes Received:
    1,286
    Location:
    Wisconain
    Since my oldest son sent seeds, I'll try a lot of new things this year. Hopefully some of them will grow. dooley
     
  8. Tina

    Tina Young Pine

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2007
    Messages:
    1,081
    Likes Received:
    415
    Location:
    Seattle,WA
    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.
     
  9. IndianaGardner12

    IndianaGardner12 New Seed

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2009
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Indiana
    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!!!
     
  10. Tina

    Tina Young Pine

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2007
    Messages:
    1,081
    Likes Received:
    415
    Location:
    Seattle,WA
    WOW IndianaGardener! Please share pictures!
     
  11. gardengater

    gardengater Young Pine

    Joined:
    May 30, 2008
    Messages:
    1,544
    Likes Received:
    6
    Location:
    NC
    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!
     
  12. petunia

    petunia Young Pine

    Joined:
    May 13, 2006
    Messages:
    2,295
    Likes Received:
    23
    Location:
    northern michigan
    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.
     
  13. Stephinalta

    Stephinalta Seedling

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Altamonte Springs, Fla.
    I am going to try a full on veggie & herb garden (not just a few in pots) & indoor plants
     
  14. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2007
    Messages:
    2,750
    Likes Received:
    8
    Bromelaids

    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?


    b
     
  15. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2006
    Messages:
    20,253
    Likes Received:
    19,017
    Hello 'B--long time, no see. :smt039

    I will be trying some new potato, squash, kohl rabi and flower sorts this year.
     
  16. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2007
    Messages:
    2,750
    Likes Received:
    8
    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
     

Share This Page