tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post3157969127949415156..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Update - Beginning of MarchMargarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-56785933887195385402015-03-19T14:29:32.874-04:002015-03-19T14:29:32.874-04:00Definitely a little bit beyond nippy!Definitely a little bit beyond nippy!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-18316649366760562032015-03-19T14:17:53.756-04:002015-03-19T14:17:53.756-04:00That look COLD.That look COLD.Lou Murray's Green Worldhttp://greenlifeinsocal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-60011509543392881792015-03-13T19:59:46.746-04:002015-03-13T19:59:46.746-04:00I've never heard of spear grass - it does NOT ...I've never heard of spear grass - it does NOT sound pleasant!<br /><br />I like your option #2, leaving some of the asparagus in place. Maybe growing something else together with the asparagus will help with that beds upkeep & actually give you some better spears...asparagus spears, that is, not grass spears ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-84019275150371354272015-03-13T18:28:05.310-04:002015-03-13T18:28:05.310-04:00Great photos Margaret. I still can't believe a...Great photos Margaret. I still can't believe all the snow you guys have. The seeds look great too! I love the mini asparagus. Funnily enough, I'm thinking of losing my small asparagus bed as I've never looked after it and it has become riddled with couch grass (also known as spear grass as it spears though the soil and even through potatoes!). I do like asparagus but think I'd rather have more squashes. But what I might do is try and leave the asparagus as much as I can and just plant other stuff around it and see what happens!Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-35010825549864752882015-03-11T18:55:53.657-04:002015-03-11T18:55:53.657-04:00Thanks Susie! I'm sure your vacation was well...Thanks Susie! I'm sure your vacation was well worth the lost seed starting time. And at least you came back to some nice weather...relatively speaking ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-42409051868673606602015-03-11T13:17:08.377-04:002015-03-11T13:17:08.377-04:00Fabulous job on the asparagus! I've always us...Fabulous job on the asparagus! I've always used William Dam Hungarian Hot Wax and no issues - hope it goes well for you. Just got back from a vacation and have started nothing! Need to get into it quickly as I'm behind my usual schedule.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-29363323382942482512015-03-11T08:34:18.340-04:002015-03-11T08:34:18.340-04:00Nothing has sprouted yet on my new packet of Hot W...Nothing has sprouted yet on my new packet of Hot Wax seeds, but it's only been a couple of days - I hope you are right! And Yay for above 0 temps!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-76422401171976525302015-03-11T08:30:44.277-04:002015-03-11T08:30:44.277-04:00Hi Nancy! Starting all those seeds does take a lo...Hi Nancy! Starting all those seeds does take a lot of time, but I love it, especially when it's dreary outside.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-77077948779624233712015-03-10T22:49:48.350-04:002015-03-10T22:49:48.350-04:00I love those asparagus seedlings! I start all my s...I love those asparagus seedlings! I start all my seeds in a mix that is mostly peat, peppers included. I've never noticed any problems. I have had problems with a single variety though like you did with the Hungarian Wax. I blame the seeds. When I try with new seeds they always come up fine.<br /><br />Go spring!Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25709476028456982382015-03-10T21:29:56.253-04:002015-03-10T21:29:56.253-04:00Hi! I hope the weather stays nice for you and me ...Hi! I hope the weather stays nice for you and me too!! You have started so many seeds. I can't imagine doing all that. It must take a lot of your time. Good luck on transplanting them this year. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-73018464456659882372015-03-10T11:09:01.932-04:002015-03-10T11:09:01.932-04:00Yes, spring is FINALLY in the air! When the snow ...Yes, spring is FINALLY in the air! When the snow is still a foot high outside, seeing those green seedlings in my basement does put a smile on my face.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23763384383937601782015-03-09T20:41:48.228-04:002015-03-09T20:41:48.228-04:00Oh wow your peppers have germinated, I'm still...Oh wow your peppers have germinated, I'm still waiting for my to prick through. Your seedlings are so healthy, spring is in the air.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837486464329151966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-72429750905213482202015-03-09T20:00:31.121-04:002015-03-09T20:00:31.121-04:00Oh, thanks Sue! I was moving stuff around today wh...Oh, thanks Sue! I was moving stuff around today when I was watering and I almost stepped on one of the ferns - eek! I'll probably be anxious until they are all planted outside.<br /><br />Although now that I think about it, I better come up with a plan for protecting them or my ferns may end up as rabbit food...from the way the bunnies are hanging out underneath the bird feeder lately trying to get at any scraps, I'm thinking they are mighty hungry this year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-62319745618174078722015-03-09T19:56:24.535-04:002015-03-09T19:56:24.535-04:00I can't see any grass yet, but I do see parts ...I can't see any grass yet, but I do see parts of my driveway, so at least that's some progress!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-57825962553182160072015-03-09T18:58:32.364-04:002015-03-09T18:58:32.364-04:00Oh, the asparagus are marvelous--congrats! I'm...Oh, the asparagus are marvelous--congrats! I'm so glad those worked out for you!<br />And baby onions are adorable beyond words.<br />Everything looks terrific. You'll have a fine garden for sure!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-81546911760924202332015-03-09T18:45:45.712-04:002015-03-09T18:45:45.712-04:00Your seedlings look so healthy, glad all your aspa...Your seedlings look so healthy, glad all your asparagus seeds germinated. I am having the same issue as you, frozen layer of ice over all of the accumulated snow, hopefully the night time temp will rise above freezing soon.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-61658793751705330672015-03-09T11:44:15.359-04:002015-03-09T11:44:15.359-04:00I hadn't heard about the peat issue - I would ...I hadn't heard about the peat issue - I would likely have had a hard time of it if I sowed them directly as my seed starting mix is also peat based. I'm looking forward to hearing how pre-germinating the seeds works out for you.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-82383215757899609452015-03-09T11:42:13.854-04:002015-03-09T11:42:13.854-04:00It's funny how 0C seems practically summer-lik...It's funny how 0C seems practically summer-like once you have had lows in the -20/-30 range. I do love my lights - I'd be pretty much stuck without them as I don't have a good spot to start seeds in other than the basement. Good luck with your seedlings!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-62732381506701911162015-03-09T11:38:26.823-04:002015-03-09T11:38:26.823-04:00Hurray for normal temps! I've actually been c...Hurray for normal temps! I've actually been contemplating shoveling off a bed or two like Kathy did, but decided to wait to see what the above freezing temps this week do first.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-19753194045216466682015-03-09T10:36:36.431-04:002015-03-09T10:36:36.431-04:00I'll be starting my peppers at the end of Marc...I'll be starting my peppers at the end of March or beginning of April and I'm thinking that I may try pre-germinating them or at least some of them this year. I've read that pepper seeds germinate better in a peat free soil mix but the soil I use has some peat in it and I don't want to buy yet another soil, so it will be interesting to see if pre-germinating makes a difference.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-44535987291113241932015-03-09T07:25:09.003-04:002015-03-09T07:25:09.003-04:00It looks so cold there, I hope it warms up a littl...It looks so cold there, I hope it warms up a little for you soon. I like the idea of the grow lights, it means you can start things off earlier, I just wish I had the space for one. I started off some seeds yesterday but I shall be keeping an eye on them as early sowings are prone to grow leggy because of the low light levels at this time of year. Still, I've got time to resow if I need to.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80579347387794957092015-03-09T07:24:20.359-04:002015-03-09T07:24:20.359-04:00I'll be starting to seed more this week too I ...I'll be starting to seed more this week too I think. Maybe more toward the end of the week though. I'm still making that assumption that the snow will actually melt out in time. At least we will be close to our average temperatures this week instead of way below. Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.com