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Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
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farmersgranddaughter
Windsor.Parker
BlackjackWidow
jimmy cee
Scorpio Rising
Roseinarosecity
AtlantaMarie
countrynaturals
sanderson
CapeCoddess
trolleydriver
ispinwool
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Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Hello from Butler County, Pa
I've been a member here for awhile but I don't think I ever posted...just did a LOT of reading.
I'm a farm-girl that used to love to bale hay but hated weeding the garden. LOL
But the older I get, the more I really miss that garden....
Spring has finally arrived here so I'm itching to get a box built and put
something/anything in it---just to say I was able to play in the dirt again!
debbie
I've been a member here for awhile but I don't think I ever posted...just did a LOT of reading.
I'm a farm-girl that used to love to bale hay but hated weeding the garden. LOL
But the older I get, the more I really miss that garden....
Spring has finally arrived here so I'm itching to get a box built and put
something/anything in it---just to say I was able to play in the dirt again!
debbie
ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Welcome Debbie from Ottawa, Canada. Feel free to ask questions, provide updates on your progress and post photos. And pleas read the All New Square Foot Gardening book if you have not already done so. Happy gardening.
trolleydriver
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Age : 75
Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania


You could always try just one box and see how you like it...but be forwarned...it's a little addicting.

CC
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 67
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Hi Debbie, Welcome to the Forum from California!
I agree with prior comments - start small (one or 2 4' x 4' beds, and read All New Square Foot Gardening. The bed may not contain any dirt but you will find the rich Mel's Mix fun to play it. It is addicting! 


Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Welcome, Debbie. We can all relate to that itch. Dirt therapy is the best!
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Hi Debbie. Glad you've finally decided to openly join the rest of us crazy folks, lol. Here's an OFFICIAL welcome from Atlanta, GA!
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Welcome! I'm in Southern California, an all year round gardening state. Do you really spin wool?
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Roseinarosecity-
Posts : 315
Join date : 2011-08-14
Location : 10a - San Gabriel Valley - Pasadena, California
re: lurking newby
thanks for all the greetings!
yes, I do indeed spin fleece into yarn. It's great fun!
(As much as I love to garden, I do kinda stink at it...I try... but my success
rate isn't so great.
However, my spinning and knitting brings me great joy!)
yes, I do indeed spin fleece into yarn. It's great fun!
(As much as I love to garden, I do kinda stink at it...I try... but my success
rate isn't so great.
However, my spinning and knitting brings me great joy!)
ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Hi!!!
So glad you are here!
So what are your plans, Debbie? What do you like to eat? Sounds like you have gardenend before...
Super excited to hear about your plans. What do you love to eat?
I am interested, why did you lurk for so long before “coming out”? We really want people to be here, posting, because honestly we all learn constantly from each other!!!

So what are your plans, Debbie? What do you like to eat? Sounds like you have gardenend before...
Super excited to hear about your plans. What do you love to eat?
I am interested, why did you lurk for so long before “coming out”? We really want people to be here, posting, because honestly we all learn constantly from each other!!!
Scorpio Rising-
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Age : 61
Location : Ada, Ohio
Re: Lurking newby
Hi Scorpio,
I've been lurking mostly because I honestly do stink at gardening...I figured that I
"should" have something productive to add before opening my mouth. But after all
these years, maybe if I actually post/ask questions I'll do better.
Oh, and I adore fresh cukes! Hubby loves maters.
I've been lurking mostly because I honestly do stink at gardening...I figured that I
"should" have something productive to add before opening my mouth. But after all
these years, maybe if I actually post/ask questions I'll do better.
Oh, and I adore fresh cukes! Hubby loves maters.
ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Well no problem, we love questions, too. Have you read Mel’s books? All New Square Foot Gardening is a very helpful guide.ispinwool wrote:Hi Scorpio,
I've been lurking mostly because I honestly do stink at gardening...I figured that I
"should" have something productive to add before opening my mouth. But after all
these years, maybe if I actually post/ask questions I'll do better.
Oh, and I adore fresh cukes! Hubby loves maters.
Scorpio Rising-
Posts : 8446
Join date : 2015-06-12
Age : 61
Location : Ada, Ohio
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Hi Debbie and welcome ...If you have problems with getting vermiculite, there is a place in Marion Center, PA. where it can be ordered from at the best price I have found anywhere. A little bit of a drive for you, however if you're any thing like me, I would do the drive in order to get what I want...I had to call and order it in advance and only took a week.. here is a link for them http://homefarmsupply.com/ I use the super course grade.ispinwool wrote:Hello from Butler County, Pa
I've been a member here for awhile but I don't think I ever posted...just did a LOT of reading.
I'm a farm-girl that used to love to bale hay but hated weeding the garden. LOL
But the older I get, the more I really miss that garden....
Spring has finally arrived here so I'm itching to get a box built and put
something/anything in it---just to say I was able to play in the dirt again!
debbie
jimmy cee
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Posts : 2215
Join date : 2013-02-16
Age : 87
Location : Hatfield PA. zone 6b
Re: Lurking newby
Sure I have a copy and have read it...and reread...and reread....and of course all the reading
here on the forum threads...
I guess what it comes down to is that our yard is blessed with a lot of shade
but the parts that happen to get a lot of sun, are smack dab in the middle
of the yard. Hubby likes the simplicity of just plain mowing.
So I pretty much have to shuffle around pots, buckets and my Grow Box to
where ever I can find some sun....and keep stuff out of the yard.
I have a nice little area blocked off with big rocks; I had some
lavender and a rose and space for a tomato plant or two in there--then
somehow my neighbor's Morning Glories came over and invaded in
record time
. I'm currently trying to reclaim that area.
here on the forum threads...
I guess what it comes down to is that our yard is blessed with a lot of shade
but the parts that happen to get a lot of sun, are smack dab in the middle
of the yard. Hubby likes the simplicity of just plain mowing.
So I pretty much have to shuffle around pots, buckets and my Grow Box to
where ever I can find some sun....and keep stuff out of the yard.
I have a nice little area blocked off with big rocks; I had some
lavender and a rose and space for a tomato plant or two in there--then
somehow my neighbor's Morning Glories came over and invaded in
record time

ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby
Thanks for the info Jimmy Cee!
ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Welcome, fellow lurker ispinwool!
I, too, have lurked around, reading the forum for quite a while.
Apologies for the belated welcome, another reason I lurked for so long is that my availability to post sort of comes in waves, much like tending my garden. Looking forward to details on your gardening journey!

Apologies for the belated welcome, another reason I lurked for so long is that my availability to post sort of comes in waves, much like tending my garden. Looking forward to details on your gardening journey!
BlackjackWidow-
Posts : 173
Join date : 2018-05-07
Age : 60
Location : SW Michigan, on the coast of Lake MI; Zone 6a/b
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
BlackjackWidow wrote:Welcome, fellow lurker ispinwool!I, too, have lurked around, reading the forum for quite a while.
...another reason I lurk... is that my availability to post sort of comes in waves, much like tending my garden. Looking forward to details on your gardening journey!


Windsor.Parker-
Posts : 381
Join date : 2011-12-12
Age : 76
Location : Chicago, South Shore, c. 100yds to Lake Michigan, Zone 6a
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
BlackjackWidow wrote:Welcome, fellow lurker ispinwool!I, too, have lurked around, reading the forum for quite a while.
...another reason I lurk... is that my availability to post sort of comes in waves, much like tending my garden. Looking forward to details on your gardening journey!


Windsor.Parker-
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Age : 76
Location : Chicago, South Shore, c. 100yds to Lake Michigan, Zone 6a
Re: Lurking Newby
Welcome, ispinwool, from Arkansas! So glad to see your post and look forward to hearing about your garden.
farmersgranddaughter-
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Age : 62
Location : Arkansas Zone 6b
Re: Lurking newby
Well....I tried to post a picture of my one
spectacular (ha-ha) tomato
flower and my sprouted cucumbers but
I was not successful. There's definitely a trick
to it.
I'm just so happy that , even though I'm so rusty at all of this, I have stuff growing!
spectacular (ha-ha) tomato
flower and my sprouted cucumbers but
I was not successful. There's definitely a trick
to it.
I'm just so happy that , even though I'm so rusty at all of this, I have stuff growing!
ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby
That's what I did...BUT I used my phone.
Is that what I did wrong?...
the pics were there but they
were H.U.G.E. --like ginormous.
Thanks for the help, Sanderson!
ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
ispinwool wrote:
That's what I did...BUT I used my phone.
Is that what I did wrong?...
the pics were there but they
were H.U.G.E. --like ginormous.
Thanks for the help, Sanderson!
I had a little trouble figuring it out, too. Try setting that drop-down box to "800 px width (for forums)" before you upload them.
BlackjackWidow-
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Age : 60
Location : SW Michigan, on the coast of Lake MI; Zone 6a/b
Re: Lurking newby
Thanks BlackJackWidow!! it worked 

ispinwool-
Posts : 85
Join date : 2011-04-13
Location : Western Pa. Zone 6A
Re: Lurking newby in Pennsylvania
Haha! Love you guys! Lurkers, welcome! Cannot wait to hear and see your stories!
Scorpio Rising-
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