tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post7336885287988705908..comments2023-11-19T19:10:02.041-05:00Comments on Back Yard Organic Vegetables: I Just Couldn't Wait "Till" Spring!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-82596401369678030122011-01-31T23:01:50.941-05:002011-01-31T23:01:50.941-05:00I can never imagine not being able to just walk do...I can never imagine not being able to just walk down the back and have a fiddle in the dirt...we are so blessed here in Australia, well apart from crazy weather at the moment!..to have a mild enough climate that we can play in dirt all year round....I even play in the rain...it really dosnt fuss me...today it is so hot here though, 42degrees that we have hung sheets up everywhere to stop the vegies getting burned...it may be a day when I actually refrain from playing, except when I can get the hose out and give it all a good dousing, including myself...!!!<br />I hope spring comes soon for you to get out and in amongst it all again...xEnchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-35960611601637039162011-01-27T14:16:28.502-05:002011-01-27T14:16:28.502-05:00Mac, now if only the weather would help out. Enoug...Mac, now if only the weather would help out. Enough cold already! I'm ready for spring!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!<br />Veggie PAKVeggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-41508439131257624332011-01-27T12:16:15.748-05:002011-01-27T12:16:15.748-05:00All your seedlings look so good, it really helps t...All your seedlings look so good, it really helps to motivate others to get an early start.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837486464329151966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-89764989560671839762011-01-26T23:42:50.271-05:002011-01-26T23:42:50.271-05:00meemsnyc, the leeks in the flat were intended to b...meemsnyc, the leeks in the flat were intended to be taken out one by one and planted in the garden. These are actually the leftovers from this past summer/fall. I won't be planting them in the garden this year. I'll probably give them to relatives that have a garden.<br /><br />As far as the dill, I don't think it's too late to re-pot. Especially if there are a lot of good roots. They might be the ace in the hole for quick dill in a container this spring.<br /><br />Good Luck with the snow!<br />Veggie PAKVeggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-15190268479535614932011-01-26T13:42:14.842-05:002011-01-26T13:42:14.842-05:00I am so jealous of all your "warm" weath...I am so jealous of all your "warm" weather. It's snowing here in NYC as I type this. Your leeks look great, do you thin these out? I've never grown leeks before.<br /><br />Thanks for your tip on my dill. I think you are right. I was so busy during the month of December that I forgot to re-pot it. I think the roots were probably too squished. I'll try replanting like you suggested! Thanks!meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-37761067499499630242011-01-26T08:08:00.294-05:002011-01-26T08:08:00.294-05:00Daphne, Maybe you'll get lucky and the wind wi...Daphne, Maybe you'll get lucky and the wind will blow the snow away from your area. Let's hope so anyway!<br /><br /><br />Mr. H, The way I figure it, if these plants are alive in the fall, it's worth trying to keep them growing in the house during the winter rather than just letting them die outside. What do we have to lose? Try growing some in that almost sunny window area. Even if it only germinates but doesn't grow much, when spring gets here, put them outside and you'll be that far ahead of the game.<br /><br /><br />Thanks to both of you for visiting!<br />Veggie PAKVeggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-64560027000490509222011-01-25T12:47:13.528-05:002011-01-25T12:47:13.528-05:00Wow, look at that sorrel. The leaves are so large,...Wow, look at that sorrel. The leaves are so large, I should try growing some in the house this winter...hmm. I have little spot next to an almost sunny window...I might just try it.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-76544689619407793502011-01-25T07:06:17.837-05:002011-01-25T07:06:17.837-05:00Oh look at all you have growing right now. I can o...Oh look at all you have growing right now. I can only wish for such things. I started my onions seedlings but they aren't up yet. On Wednesday they are saying 10-15" more snow. Sob. I know spring will get here sometime, but I just don't see it.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-12251264617883169462011-01-25T07:01:35.454-05:002011-01-25T07:01:35.454-05:00Lou Murray's Green World, Thanks, but I wish i...Lou Murray's Green World, Thanks, but I wish it was ten times that size! I germinated my seeds in those three containers a tabletop sized "greenhouse" that you can hold in one hand. I have a picture of it in a recent post. It might be small, but it did the trick for those seeds. The herbs will stay in the house for a while, but I'll transplant them to larger containers. I like that mobility of having them in containers. The ruby red swiss chard, though, will be going into the garden, probably this week as we're supposed to get several warm days, like it used to be!<br /><br /><br />Ali, it is amazing to watch the response of the plants to their environment. They are so sensitive to changes!<br /><br /><br />Thank you both for visiting and commenting. It's always good to hear from you, and I enjoy your blogs very much!<br /><br />Take Care,<br />Veggie PAKVeggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-59516718138497934372011-01-25T01:50:54.828-05:002011-01-25T01:50:54.828-05:00Your sweet basil looks quite lovely, and I love th...Your sweet basil looks quite lovely, and I love the cilantro (I think that's coriander here) reaching for the sun. I am always amazed watching the seed to plant process, it's just amazing.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072118694728610270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-26870190187282051682011-01-24T22:53:38.182-05:002011-01-24T22:53:38.182-05:00You have a HUGE garden. How wonderful. Your new in...You have a HUGE garden. How wonderful. Your new indoor (or greenhouse?) seedlings look so fragile and brave. I fear for them outdoors in January. Let them hang out in the warmth for a while longer. I don't think cold weather is over.Lou Murray's Green Worldhttp://greenlifeinsocal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-54413829747893435282011-01-24T20:38:01.118-05:002011-01-24T20:38:01.118-05:00Mary, now if only the weather would cooperate!
K...Mary, now if only the weather would cooperate!<br /><br /><br />KitsapFG, Oh, I long for the solar warming!<br /><br /><br />Michelle, it's the roughest winter I've seen here in 30 years. I sure hope spring comes early too. I think we've all earned it!<br /><br /><br />Holly, I'm just waiting for that temperature to rise about 10 or 15 degrees, and then I'll be in business, at least with the cool weather crops.<br /><br /><br />Melissa, actually, the sweet basil IS a cute little plant isn't it? Hey, maybe that's why they call it "sweet" basil.<br /><br /><br />I would like to thank each of you for visiting my blog and taking the time to share a comment with me. I appreciate it.<br /><br />Have a great vegetable gardening day!<br />Veggie PAKVeggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-29336004740216912412011-01-24T19:23:26.555-05:002011-01-24T19:23:26.555-05:00Your Sweet Basil is so pretty - a cute little plan...Your Sweet Basil is so pretty - a cute little plant. It seems it's been a crazy winter all around - even here in Central FL, we've had unusually cold weather.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816466342768789620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-49658638675680624852011-01-24T12:17:52.421-05:002011-01-24T12:17:52.421-05:00It looks like you're off to a fantastic start!...It looks like you're off to a fantastic start!! Beautiful mix!~TastyTravels~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17242583069509116828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-53133049093164741052011-01-24T10:25:03.765-05:002011-01-24T10:25:03.765-05:00Oh my, this winter has been a rough one in your pa...Oh my, this winter has been a rough one in your part of the country. It looks like you're well set for the start of spring though. I hope it comes early!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-25830708511037875362011-01-24T09:22:39.586-05:002011-01-24T09:22:39.586-05:00The low sun strength and short day length generall...The low sun strength and short day length generally brings most plants to a stop in growth in the winter - but if you can keep them alive and healthy - they will spring into new growth just as soon as the missing ingredient (solar warming and photosynthesis) returns. Other than the obvious spindly ones, most of the young plants look like they are faring quite well in your temporary winter home for them.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.com/apps/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-6873054383166395692011-01-24T09:19:11.212-05:002011-01-24T09:19:11.212-05:00It looks like you are ready for Spring, garden bed...It looks like you are ready for Spring, garden beds tilled and veggies ready to plant. Nice!<br /><br />~MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044242234157130481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-65945833580207184112011-01-24T07:48:49.357-05:002011-01-24T07:48:49.357-05:00Robin, We woke up to another 23 degree morning tod...Robin, We woke up to another 23 degree morning today. That is so unusual for this area. Usually the low is in the low 40's or high 30's this time of year, but the weather has gone crazy! <br /><br />Tomorrow is predicted to be much warmer. I'm going to give it a try to get the chard in the ground then.<br /><br />The only thing this weather is good for is climbing under a blanket and reading a good book and wishing for spring!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day!<br />Veggie PAKVeggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712291801064010036.post-43199572666249605232011-01-24T07:36:41.857-05:002011-01-24T07:36:41.857-05:00Lucky you to have a warm spell!! It's -1 here ...Lucky you to have a warm spell!! It's -1 here as I write this. The cold frame temp is 26 though!!<br /><br />All of your plants look pretty good to me. It might be a good idea to plant that swiss chard as soon as you can.<br /><br />I was going to sow some herbs seeds yesterday. I got everything ready and didn't do it! I have a case of the winter laziness :)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.com