tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post1988520883966295980..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Last of the Chores - Done, Done & Done!Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-4231381929809137982014-12-02T09:59:09.401-05:002014-12-02T09:59:09.401-05:00I ordered from Baker Creek for the first time last...I ordered from Baker Creek for the first time last year & was more than happy with their seeds & service. The $5 cost was a pre-order price (i.e. you pay for it a couple of months before it comes out) & unfortunately it is now back at the regular price of $7.95.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23403088686333563102014-12-02T09:48:07.929-05:002014-12-02T09:48:07.929-05:00I'm ready for a nice winters rest, but by spri...I'm ready for a nice winters rest, but by spring I will definitely be antsy to get things going....or should that be "growing"? ;)<br /><br />We have an old semi-enclosed shed that we call the "rabbit shed" because apparently some previous owners used it for their rabbits. The shed is used primarily for firewood storage but one side of it is reserved for straw bales & piling up straw that is removed from the beds. Some of the straw stays on a few of the bed during the summer, acting as a light mulch. Of course, over time the straw does break down into the soil but I purchased three bales when I started the garden, 3 years ago, and didn't need to purchase any more until now.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-34544384905939808212014-12-02T09:07:56.974-05:002014-12-02T09:07:56.974-05:00That Baker Creek catalogue does look good - and $5...That Baker Creek catalogue does look good - and $5 seems very reasonable - I will have to invest in one. I love their seeds.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642836504821695236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-84817370592637579932014-12-01T22:16:12.271-05:002014-12-01T22:16:12.271-05:00Enjoy drooling over that catalog this winter! Wha...Enjoy drooling over that catalog this winter! What do you do with all the straw in the spring that you take off your beds? I had never heard of potato onions! Good job cleaning up all your pots. I usually neglect to do that chore. Ugh. It will be interesting to see how your kale does. I have just a plastic box and pillowcase over my little bit I planted. Doesn't get much sunlight this way so probably not a good idea. I wish I would have planted more in the cold frame. I guess it would be hard to succession plant kale as it gets so cold too quickly. I am not sure how to take care of my bed of strawberries either so will be interested in learning more about that. Enjoy your winter break. Looks like you are ready to roll in the spring!!! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-46334792558864955052014-12-01T21:01:13.863-05:002014-12-01T21:01:13.863-05:00That is so funny that your catalogues come out in ...That is so funny that your catalogues come out in late summer! I guess with your mild winters, you can probably do a bit of year-round gardening without much trouble.<br /><br />The straw does give some protection against really cold temps, but it's main purpose it to act as an insulator. In our area, the biggest threat to overwintering veg like garlic, etc., is the freeze/thaw cycles which cause the ground to heave, dislodging & damaging the veg. The straw gives some assurance that the ground stays frozen until early spring when I remove it.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15816976479931981222014-12-01T20:52:15.826-05:002014-12-01T20:52:15.826-05:00That’s right ! I made a note about those marigold...That’s right ! I made a note about those marigolds. I just love leafing through that first (and 2nd, & 3rd…) seed catalogue, regardless of which seed house it comes from.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23391546238298671042014-12-01T20:18:37.890-05:002014-12-01T20:18:37.890-05:00Stokes is the only one I've received so far - ...Stokes is the only one I've received so far - and I don't plan on buying veggies from them either. But it's still fun to see other veggies to look for when the others arrive! Mind you, I still loved the African Tall Marigolds that I got from Stokes ...Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2618941422078565172014-12-01T17:31:09.942-05:002014-12-01T17:31:09.942-05:00You've been very busy Margaret! Well done for ...You've been very busy Margaret! Well done for getting all those chores done. It's intersting that you have to cover everything up because of the harsh winter. I haven't seen the long term forecast for this year but it's certainly started out rather wet here.<br />Our catalogues come out late summer! I mainly order from the Organic Gardening Catalogue. I get 10% off for being a Garden Organic member, which is nice.Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-35771443349527730482014-11-29T09:55:46.573-05:002014-11-29T09:55:46.573-05:00I received the Stokes catalogue in early November ...I received the Stokes catalogue in early November but that's the only other one so far. Unfortunately, Stokes is the one seed company I will probably not be ordering from - they are just too commercial/hybrid based. They are good for supplies though and I did pick some up from their storefront in St. Catherines a few months ago; my daughter, of course, couldn't help but buy a packet of flower seeds at the same time.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-77114214537103433642014-11-29T06:39:20.859-05:002014-11-29T06:39:20.859-05:00I have one of my catalogs this year. I keep waitin...I have one of my catalogs this year. I keep waiting for the rest to show up. Where oh where are you? Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-64187052364937405682014-11-28T19:40:08.124-05:002014-11-28T19:40:08.124-05:00Catalogues do seem to be coming out earlier than t...Catalogues do seem to be coming out earlier than they have in the past...not that I'm complaining ;) btw, just loved the snow photos you took recently - what a winter wonderland! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving...have a great weekend too!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-91270560871185170502014-11-28T17:55:33.691-05:002014-11-28T17:55:33.691-05:00I bought that catalog from Baker Creek last year a...I bought that catalog from Baker Creek last year and it was worth EVERY penny! Gorgeous. Sure helps on those LONG winter days.<br />I got my first seed catalog today. It's getting earlier and earlier every year, isn't it?<br />I remember when they didn't come out until March. <br />Have a good weekendSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com