Hey there thanks for the support, and right back at you. And thanks for the idea on the raspberries - I love those and don't think about things that grow on bushes so much. Also I hear you on the late garden. Last year here in Iowa we didn't get a frost until late in the year so yeah that's my thinking too... yes we're starting late but the growing season *is* longer now so WTH. Good luck with your effort! -V
We got our garden going early, and glad we did. That said, while the best time to plant anything is weeks ago, the second best time is today!
Free Tip: Buy a bag of the 15-bean combination (at the grocery store - not the garden center). You get dozens (hundreds) of seeds for the price of one seed pack. Sure, it takes a half hour of sorting, or you can just plant them all at once.
Either way, PLANT THEM ALL. You get lots of food really fast. Almost all of them make excellent green beans, and any of them that mature to dry beans can be boiled and/or baked. Win-win-win.
Oh super cool, and thank you! I'd not have thought of that. Plus since we're playing around and learning that would be a great thing to try. And I appreciate the support! -V
That is also wise! I used to work with sunflower seed preservation so I'm not fired up about growing those but we might down the road as we expand so it's helpful to keep in mind. We're totally trying the bean thing though!
Finally, if you're into popcorn, that grows just fine, too.
I'm old school when it comes to popping corn: skillet on a stovetop. A while ago I tried to buy plain popcorn kernels, and couldn't find ANY that weren't in microwave bags in any of my local grocery or big box stores. (Amazing, the number of common things that disappear when you get old.) When I finally found an overpriced bag of gourmet popping corn, I ran home and sprinkled them over a new garden bed. Now we're set for life.
Ooooo, that sounds positive at least for gardening! I bet your yard looks fabulous and beautiful with all that. Thanks for the comment and hope you are doing okay. Insert hearts. -V
I so get it. My garden is late too. But if there isn't a frost too early, bingo. Also, grow raspberries ! Thanks for writing.
Hey there thanks for the support, and right back at you. And thanks for the idea on the raspberries - I love those and don't think about things that grow on bushes so much. Also I hear you on the late garden. Last year here in Iowa we didn't get a frost until late in the year so yeah that's my thinking too... yes we're starting late but the growing season *is* longer now so WTH. Good luck with your effort! -V
We got our garden going early, and glad we did. That said, while the best time to plant anything is weeks ago, the second best time is today!
Free Tip: Buy a bag of the 15-bean combination (at the grocery store - not the garden center). You get dozens (hundreds) of seeds for the price of one seed pack. Sure, it takes a half hour of sorting, or you can just plant them all at once.
Either way, PLANT THEM ALL. You get lots of food really fast. Almost all of them make excellent green beans, and any of them that mature to dry beans can be boiled and/or baked. Win-win-win.
Oh super cool, and thank you! I'd not have thought of that. Plus since we're playing around and learning that would be a great thing to try. And I appreciate the support! -V
Sunflowers seeds are cheaper, too, when you buy them in a bag of bird feed.
That is also wise! I used to work with sunflower seed preservation so I'm not fired up about growing those but we might down the road as we expand so it's helpful to keep in mind. We're totally trying the bean thing though!
Finally, if you're into popcorn, that grows just fine, too.
I'm old school when it comes to popping corn: skillet on a stovetop. A while ago I tried to buy plain popcorn kernels, and couldn't find ANY that weren't in microwave bags in any of my local grocery or big box stores. (Amazing, the number of common things that disappear when you get old.) When I finally found an overpriced bag of gourmet popping corn, I ran home and sprinkled them over a new garden bed. Now we're set for life.
We’ve had a lot of rain, which is unusual here in May/June, but lots of growth! We’ll see.
Ooooo, that sounds positive at least for gardening! I bet your yard looks fabulous and beautiful with all that. Thanks for the comment and hope you are doing okay. Insert hearts. -V