Guest Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 This could be my dumbest thread yet. Anyone here into gardening? i'm talking veggies here, not weed. i started some seeds inside a few weeks ago. Tomatoes, peppers, and kale. Most of them sprouted, so i'm pretty excited. i'm going to be using a raised garden bed, so i'm a bit nervous about transplanting them from the flower pots they are in now. Anyone have any tips on that? What are you guys/girls growing this year? What have you had success with in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 As a subscriber to Country Garden Magazine, yes, I'm into Gardening. ha ha. I do a lot of Perennial Flowers. Veggies and Herbs? I do a lot of tomatoes and Lettuce - use them a lot. I have Strawberries everywhere - they are a weed at this point. I have Watermelons growing. Cayenne as well. Herbs: Oregano, Parsley, Basil, Thai Basil, Rosemary and Curry. I got in to building my own planter boxes out of recycled materials. I've given most away but I have my favorite that I made out of repurposed antique farm house shutters. I just got four windows from the 1920s and plan to build a new box soon. Designed the frame but I am deciding on it's final use which is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah, i've heard that about berries; they take over everything. i was thinking of dedicating a planter just to them so my fiancee can either freeze or can them later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henster311 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 just started growing some chili peppers, and some random purple flower. ive learned whatever gardening i know from my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxremoving Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Right now we have some corn, watermelon, cabbage, eggplant, onion, pepper and tomato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user456 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 @Vincent Kale is a cool weather crop so depending on where you are it's not the best time for that. Generally leafy veggies are cool weather. Although there are variety's that are heat resistant. I'm growing some buttercrunch lettuce on my porch but I move it to shady areas so it keeps cool. Gardening is one of my favorite things! I like to grow a lot of cucumbers (pickling variety) for canning pickles. Had about 450 cucumbers from my small plot last year and made about 100 some jars of pickles. I also grow herbs, tomatoes, strawberries (in pots due to squirrel issues), peppers, squash, onions, lettuce, apples, and more stuff. Anyone have pics? Here are some from mine last year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb2k1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 dug up the garden last weekend but didn't get plants yet. lots of basil this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Nice Photos. I'll post some from this year when they come in but I'm doing fewer veggies than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.