tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post1155660522529815231..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: November UpdateMargarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-68237848149026975992016-11-16T13:29:08.624-05:002016-11-16T13:29:08.624-05:00You're welcome, Julia!You're welcome, Julia!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-86645122814408085092016-11-15T21:51:46.493-05:002016-11-15T21:51:46.493-05:00I've been wondering what to do with my asparag...I've been wondering what to do with my asparagus (I just planted the seeds this spring). I remembered something about cutting it back but wasn't sure when. Now I know. Thanks so much.Julia at Home on 129 Acreshttp://homeon129acres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58382359109654285772016-11-13T19:30:04.109-05:002016-11-13T19:30:04.109-05:00Thanks k - I have high hopes for our future aspara...Thanks k - I have high hopes for our future asparagus harvests!<br /><br />Yes, we are in a very rocky area, which is a bit of a shame as our soil is otherwise really nice around here. On the plus side, I think all the rocks are a good vole deterrent as I've not seen any vole holes in the beds in the main garden whereas they are apparent on the hilltop, where it's not nearly as rocky.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-69020931647835203052016-11-13T19:27:26.221-05:002016-11-13T19:27:26.221-05:00Thanks Susie! Each of us have our challenges in t...Thanks Susie! Each of us have our challenges in the garden, don't we? That is strange about the kale - perhaps it all depends on how long it's frosty for or how many frosts it can endure before it gives up.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-60612168913747780992016-11-13T10:57:26.410-05:002016-11-13T10:57:26.410-05:00Your asparagus plants look great. It certainly see...Your asparagus plants look great. It certainly seems like you'll have some good harvests in your future. I wish I had some nice rocks like that to edge my flower beds, but I'm very glad I don't find them every time I dig. That new flower bed will be beautiful with zinnias and tithonia. khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618838407160052772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-83279822010272108932016-11-12T18:37:39.404-05:002016-11-12T18:37:39.404-05:00My kale is about to be pulled out as well, but not...My kale is about to be pulled out as well, but not because of any disease ... it seems to be affected by the frost which was a bit of a surprise for me (last year, my kale lasted well into December). Your broccoli is just so amazing, Margaret! I think I'm giving it up after this year, never quite works for me.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-59099794003554524782016-11-12T09:46:01.025-05:002016-11-12T09:46:01.025-05:00I started the asparagus from seed last year so we ...I started the asparagus from seed last year so we haven't harvested any yet as it needs to bulk up over the first couple of years...can't wait for that 1st taste!<br /><br />Oh, we are a family of garlic lovers around here. Friendly fights have broken out over who gets that last bit of roasted garlic at the bottom of the serving dish ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2543488058394146182016-11-11T14:25:42.611-05:002016-11-11T14:25:42.611-05:00All those varieties of garlic - sounds like a garl...All those varieties of garlic - sounds like a garlic-lover's dream. (I am a garlic-lover.) Nice that you have asparagus - freshly picked asparagus is one of the most fantastic things that can come out of a home garden.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-63874309685209423502016-11-11T09:35:53.259-05:002016-11-11T09:35:53.259-05:00At this time of year the weather is so unpredictab...At this time of year the weather is so unpredictable - you have to take advantage of any bit of nice weather when you can!<br /><br />Oh, that's too bad about the garlic...it's one of my favourite crops - the hard work is done when not much else is going on in the garden and it stores so well too. I bet you will try again at some point in the future - us gardeners do tend to have a bit of selective amnesia after a few years have gone by and the bug to give it another go hits :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15503860852093654802016-11-11T09:31:40.512-05:002016-11-11T09:31:40.512-05:00This will be my first proper flower bed in our cur...This will be my first proper flower bed in our current garden so I'm very much looking forward it. I even have enough room to place a little bench in that area, perfect for a bit of a sit down to take in the blooms and the critters that are enjoying them :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-65714286279263502142016-11-11T09:29:11.869-05:002016-11-11T09:29:11.869-05:00Wow - snow already??? We sometimes get a dusting ...Wow - snow already??? We sometimes get a dusting by this time, but not this year. According to the forecasters it's going to be a particularly cold, snowy winter around here - I have a feeling once it starts, we will be in the thick of it until the spring. <br /><br />I always feel as if I'm behind as well, especially when it comes to those jobs that I don't particularly like as I tend to procrastinate. But all it takes is one really cold day to remind me that if I don't get a move on, I'll be doing them in much less favourable conditions!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-62479422270981744232016-11-11T09:19:06.288-05:002016-11-11T09:19:06.288-05:00I've never seen PM on kale but I guess it'...I've never seen PM on kale but I guess it's an equal opportunity disease when conditions are right!<br /><br />Yup, pros and cons when it comes to our winter break - I love the rest but I will be envious of that fresh salad on your plate! Ha - rocks rock...I like that! There certainly is no shortage of them around here!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-72570592194542969022016-11-11T09:07:30.610-05:002016-11-11T09:07:30.610-05:00TOTALLY tempting...what's a few hours in the c...TOTALLY tempting...what's a few hours in the car, especially when you mention kale, coffee AND pie :) And you are so right - we ARE very much alike - I have a "To Read" list for the library on my desktop...what are the chances?!<br /><br />Hurray for our winter down time! No more feeling guilty that I should be doing this, that or the other thing outside while I tackle all the indoor projects that keep piling up. And nothing feels better than cuddling up with a blanket and a good book while the snow blows outside...very much looking forward to that as I'm sure you are :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-26282955714394262452016-11-11T04:48:16.328-05:002016-11-11T04:48:16.328-05:00The miserable, damp weather has caused us to aband...The miserable, damp weather has caused us to abandon our tidying for a while. We were doing so well too. Maybe we will pick it up again later.<br /><br />That's a lot of garlic - I'm not growing any this year as we have had two poor years making it not worth the effort.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-7372975543184160902016-11-10T23:12:12.193-05:002016-11-10T23:12:12.193-05:00Oh, that little flower garden bordered with rocks ...Oh, that little flower garden bordered with rocks will be fabulous! You'll have many butterfly visitors! I'm so impressed with your late harvests. That lettuce looks so yummy!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-31561367944599908532016-11-10T11:24:10.859-05:002016-11-10T11:24:10.859-05:00You're certainly on top of things. I always ha...You're certainly on top of things. I always had good intentions when I had the allotment, both with having veggies to harvest through winter and getting all the preparation done ready for spring, but it never seemed to work out, I was always lagging behind. We had our first snowfall yesterday, there was quite a bit on the ground but it didn't hang around long, thank goodness. It's quite early this year so I'm hoping it doesn't mean we're going to have a bad winter.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-57950032743273658702016-11-10T09:43:30.095-05:002016-11-10T09:43:30.095-05:00Powdery mildew was awful here this year too, and s...Powdery mildew was awful here this year too, and still is. It's been difficult to keep ahead of it on one of my kale plants. It must be a really nice feeling to be able to clean up the garden and get it put to bed for the winter. The chores never end in my mild climate. Now that the rains have started I have to start battling weeds. But I can't complain too much, I'll be able to eat salad from the garden through the winter.<br /><br />Rocks rock! I have piles of them everywhere. And they do come in handy.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-47698364418811556432016-11-10T09:22:27.428-05:002016-11-10T09:22:27.428-05:00Margaret-I just LOVE the photo of the garlic, all ...Margaret-I just LOVE the photo of the garlic, all lined up neatly like soldiers. You crack me up. We are so much alike---tidy tidy!!!<br />And you harvest rocks too! Aren't we lucky???? I don't know how people garden without rocks. So cool to line beds, etc. <br />So sorry about your Kale. Mine is still going good and I'm hoping Thanksgiving dinner includes some fresh cut from the garden. I could spare some, so come on over for pie and coffee and I'll load you up. <br />Tempting, isn't it? Darn the distances between us!<br />Enjoy the quiet season. I've got lots of books on my "To Read" list for the library. Let the fun begin!<br />:)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com