Hello from Mid-Tennessee

NHGirlinaTNworld 10/2/2017, 2:29 pm

I've been here three years, still trying to wrap my head around a garden that goes past Labor Day (coming from New England, after all).

Today I added compost to my SFG and planted broccoli, carrots, spinach, and peas. I'm thinking of getting the pop-up critter blocker and covering it with a sheet on cool days to extend my growing season. I got a cool (and cheap) plastic covered dome last spring but the wind tore it to shreds.

**sanderson** 10/2/2017, 4:14 pm

Hi TN Girl, Welcome to the Forum! $glad you\'re here$ A winter garden does not need to be covered unless the temps drop below 28*F. Many plants also survive a little snow. Just have the frames ready for if and when you need to cover. And, uncover on sunny days for sure or the plants will fry! Embarassed

**Scorpio Rising** 10/2/2017, 7:18 pm

Howdy, TN Girl! I lived in Nashville for 6 years! It does get cold there in short bursts. You should give it a try, all you have to lose are some fairly inexpensive seeds!

What do you like to eat? (Not tomatoes for winter!)

**AtlantaMarie** 10/3/2017, 9:45 am

Hi NHGirlinaTNworld. I'm Marie with family in TN & NE & a cottage in Harrisville, NH. Welcome to our party! We're glad you're here!

countrynaturals 10/3/2017, 11:31 am

and $glad you\'re here$ from Redding, CA. I also garden all winter. I found that kale and carrots can survive mild winters outside. I bring everything else inside and struggle to keep them going under lights. Hello from Mid-Tennessee 1280598131

CapeCoddess 10/3/2017, 12:59 pm

Hi NHGirlinaTNworld... Great username! (we used to call them 'handles' back in my day. Very Happy

) Photos are always welcome.

Lucky you to be able to keep things going longer. When is your new-to-you first frost date?

CC

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