Tuesday, February 24, 2015

This Week in Gardening

Okay, so I'm using the term "gardening" loosely here. It's still cold and the ground is still frozen. Based on historical evidence, Spring will eventually make it's way onto the stage, while Winter throws one last fit before he exits.

That being said, there are a few garden-y things you can do to until we actually have warmer weather.


  • Plan your garden lay out
  • Look through seed catalogs, take seed inventory,  order seeds
  • Read about gardening.
  • Clean the leaves of your houseplants
  • Pre-sprout seed potatoes
  • Prune raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and fruit trees
  • Mow asparagus ferns
  • Start seeds indoors:  lettuce, cauliflower, celery, broccoli, and cabbage
I've given up starting seeds indoors. I must be doing something wrong because they never survive. I only direct sow now, which limits by growing season, but eliminates the temptation to curse.


A picture of what is to come...I can't wait!




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  1. My Garden DiariesFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Fantastic list!!!! You have gotten me so excited by this post! And is winter ever throwing one last party or what!?! Do you bring your seedlings outside for a few hours a day to allow them to get acclimated to the light and air when it's warmer before planting? That would be the only thing I can think of it's called hardening off. Happy planning friend! Here is to spring!!!! Nicole

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    1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:01 AM

      My seedlings never make it that far. they always end up to "leggy" and fall over. I think it might be the lighting set up I use. Maybe I should just try putting them by a window instead.
      I felt like a kid in a candy store ordering seeds! These temps are so COLD - when it warms up I will try SOOOO hard not to complain!

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  2. StacyFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Great gardening advice... especially ordering the plants you want for the season. Some of the dahlias on my wishlist are already sold out! Hope it warms up for you soon.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:52 AM

      Oh bummer about your dahlias. Maybe you will still find them somewhere.

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  3. elaine February 24, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    I am way behind with my garden planning this year - I just can't seem to get myself into gear yet - it is still to cold out to do much anyway but I will have to dust the propagators off before too long.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:53 AM

      I'm desperate for any type of gardening at this point.

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  4. PoppyFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    A great garden to-do list! Our gardens may be asleep, but our dreams for them continue!

    Poppy

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    1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:53 AM

      I always have big dreams, and it never works out as planned, but I still love it.

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  5. Carla from The RiverFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Great list...I am going to start my seed order Thursday. :-))

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  6. Forest Dream WeaverMarch 3, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Exciting.......it's all about to burst forth!

    Have a great week,
    Ruby

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