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February 2012 Gardening happenings
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February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/1/2012, 9:19 pm
Wow! this weather, What can we say? AWESOME! I went out and cleaned up the beds, turned the compost pile, went to Menards and purchased the rest of the materials to finish the other hoop house. I will finish it up tomorrow during this 50 degree weather.
I purchased a seed mat 48x20, took it to dad to start our tomato and pepper plants later. I have finally rubbed off on him and he build a seed starting station with 2-4ft shop lights.
Anyone starting plants this month? Folks in the lower portion of this region- its warmer down there, What are you doing?
So chime in here! Tell us what your up to with your garden?
Menards has their seeds display up , Burpee seeds are 40% off!
I purchased a seed mat 48x20, took it to dad to start our tomato and pepper plants later. I have finally rubbed off on him and he build a seed starting station with 2-4ft shop lights.
Anyone starting plants this month? Folks in the lower portion of this region- its warmer down there, What are you doing?
So chime in here! Tell us what your up to with your garden?
Menards has their seeds display up , Burpee seeds are 40% off!
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
nancy 2/1/2012, 9:34 pm
Saturday I bought some soiless seed starter and started 6 broccoli seeds. All 6 have sprouted! And the peas go in on Valentine's Day.
Unfortunately this mild winter was all of my tulips and daffodils coming up. The daffs even have buds! They are so confused! Oy!
Unfortunately this mild winter was all of my tulips and daffodils coming up. The daffs even have buds! They are so confused! Oy!
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
Red-Leg 2/2/2012, 11:21 am
I got my seed station built last weekend and hope to get some seeds in vermiculite this weekend. I can't help but think we're going to see a crazy bout of cold weather before this thing is said and done.
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my 1/2 sqft garden!
madnicmom 2/2/2012, 4:44 pm
today, is payday. i woke up and decided I couldn't let the wire fencing go to waste besides keeping Kane in the yard. I'm restricted due to the clothesline (it was put up before I realized where the property line was. ) It's my 6in x 23.5ft garden for peas, then maybe some lima beans later this summer. Tomorrow, I'll take the 2 garbage cans full of MM to fill it after I put weed block down and line the fence with some plastic due to the neighbor has a dog and I don't want P on my peas
Feedback please.
Feedback please.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/3/2012, 7:13 pm
second hoop house - done
new bed- leveled and filled,
Nancy, I'm following your lead with the peas. I planted St. Patty's day last year and didn't get NADA!
new bed- leveled and filled,
Nancy, I'm following your lead with the peas. I planted St. Patty's day last year and didn't get NADA!
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
RoOsTeR 2/3/2012, 7:35 pm
Did you get your box filled and ready for your peas? Curious how it turned out. 
I am my gardens worst enemy.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/3/2012, 9:02 pm
Yes it is! I just leveled it where it was in the pic and filled it with MM that I had in 2 spare garbage cans.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
nancy 2/3/2012, 9:27 pm
I didn't get peas last year, either! Stupid rain!
All of my broccolis have sprouted - and surprise! There are 7 of them, not 6. I'm really excited! I hope I can keep them alive.
I stopped at the garden on my way home tonite. There is a lot of work to be done! Weeds to be pulled - both in the beds and around them. All of the beds need topped off. And one of them has come undone in one corner. If I had had my gloves with me, I would have done a bit of work today, but time was short and I wasn't prepared. Ah well - it is still early February.
I can't wait to see more pictures of the new bed! What will you put there besides peas?
All of my broccolis have sprouted - and surprise! There are 7 of them, not 6. I'm really excited! I hope I can keep them alive.
I stopped at the garden on my way home tonite. There is a lot of work to be done! Weeds to be pulled - both in the beds and around them. All of the beds need topped off. And one of them has come undone in one corner. If I had had my gloves with me, I would have done a bit of work today, but time was short and I wasn't prepared. Ah well - it is still early February.
I can't wait to see more pictures of the new bed! What will you put there besides peas?
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/4/2012, 2:12 pm
I know the bed is pretty narrow but I was thinking Lima Beans for mom. She made a request earlier and I didn't know if I could but that was before the new bed appeared.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
Glendale-gardener 2/4/2012, 5:02 pm
I love the new bed Kim! Is the fence also the trellis for the peas? Where is the plastic going?
A few days ago, I got my onions and some of my annual flowers started. Not a lot, a bunch of coleus for various planters, some cherry black eyed susans and mother of thyme. I think I'll try the valentines day pea date as well and carrots will go in soon after. I'll wait til st patricks day for potatoes.
A few days ago, I got my onions and some of my annual flowers started. Not a lot, a bunch of coleus for various planters, some cherry black eyed susans and mother of thyme. I think I'll try the valentines day pea date as well and carrots will go in soon after. I'll wait til st patricks day for potatoes.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/5/2012, 8:18 am
Yes, the fence will also serve a dual purpose as a trellis also. The plastic will go on the backside , up against the fence. I'll post a pic when I get it up.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/6/2012, 6:13 pm
Great news! The new neighbors have "officially" moved in and I asked about their dog, Uhh! They have 2 cats! 
don't know how I got the information mixed up! So, the project is done and ready to plant next week.
don't know how I got the information mixed up! So, the project is done and ready to plant next week.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
plantoid 2/6/2012, 7:51 pm
KIM ,
Cats can spray up to about 18 inches high from their rear end as part of their scent marking rituals .
I'd put the plastic in place for a while and see what the moggies do or if they are let out to terrorise the locals.
Cats can spray up to about 18 inches high from their rear end as part of their scent marking rituals .
I'd put the plastic in place for a while and see what the moggies do or if they are let out to terrorise the locals.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/10/2012, 4:22 pm
Hey, does anyone know what this white stuff is on the ground? I haven't seen it in over a year and forgot it's name! 
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
nancy 2/10/2012, 8:45 pm
it's cold, wet, & slippery but i don't know what it is either
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madnicmom 2/14/2012, 1:50 pm
Ok, Nancy. Are we still planting today? I was thinking Thursday looks good since it will be 50 degrees.
I was thinking Thursday looks good since it will be 50 degrees.
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nancy 2/14/2012, 9:04 pm
deal - i'll go get the seeds now. woo hoo!
did you get a valentine from the civic garden center? too sweet!
did you get a valentine from the civic garden center? too sweet!
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/15/2012, 1:26 pm
I'm not feeling the love! mailbox was empty!
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nancy 2/15/2012, 7:08 pm
Uh oh. I thought about a Home Depot run, but was able to find 2 packs downstairs. Tomorrow looks perfect for planting. I up-planted the broccolis tonite.
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madnicmom 2/15/2012, 8:47 pm
I went to Menards and got some Kale and Kohlrabi seeds. I'm going to plant in the hoop houses also.
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madnicmom 2/16/2012, 3:34 pm
I forgot to soak the peas this morning so I concentrated on the hoop houses first. Kohlrabli and beets are planted, only 25% of the carrots are planted. The peas are finally in the ground!!!!
Hey, what happened to the 50 degree weather? It didn't feel like it! LOL
GG, What potatoes are you planting on St. Patty's day? I tried planting in May in containers but they only produce 2 small taters.
Hey, what happened to the 50 degree weather? It didn't feel like it! LOL
GG, What potatoes are you planting on St. Patty's day? I tried planting in May in containers but they only produce 2 small taters.
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nancy 2/16/2012, 6:49 pm
I didn't soak the peas either, but then, I never do. Here's to the first outdoor planting of the year!
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
madnicmom 2/17/2012, 2:33 pm
Finally finished the second hoop house along side the house. I may have gotten a little ahead of myself with the carrots. Even with the hoop house, that spot is still shaded much of the day (winter axis - in the summer that spot is full sun) , so I doubt the temps will reach 55. I may lose the carrots and have to replant later on.
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Re: February 2012 Gardening happenings
camprn 2/24/2012, 5:59 pm
madnicmom wrote:I have PEAS!!!!!
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