Gardening

[Luthien]

I was just wondering what my fellow PMer's plan on planting as far as veggies, herbs and flowers go. I'm interested to see what everyone is growing. Also, mention what [url="http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html"]USDA zone[/url] you're in, so we can swap tips on what and how to grow stuff in that region. [url="http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/environment/forest/forestcanada/planthardi"]Here's Canada's too![/url]

We plan on growing as follows:

Herbs: Lavender, Spearmint, Borage, Dill, Garlic Chives, Sage, Cilantro, Hyssop, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Italian Parsley, Sweet Marjoram, and Rosemary.

Vegetables: Brandywine and Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Jalapeño's, Radish, Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, Peas, Cucumbers, Carrots, Mesclun, Baby Spinach, Swiss chard, Kale, and other types of lettuce.

Flowers: Nasturtium, Begonias, Impatiens, Viola's, and whatever I see at the nursery that looks good. Lol

Yeah all of these are going to be in containers, so we shall see how it goes. I ordered my seeds, and I plan on starting them inside sometime in late February/early March.

[CatherineM]

We're only growing snow right now, but are planning some container tomatoes this summer. We've got some heirloom seeds of a type of tomato the US Air Force developed for its base in Greenland. We are 3A, so I've got plenty of time to start them inside.

[laetitia crucis]

Ooh, you're giving me some good ideas for gardening, Luthien!

Here's what I've been pondering planting:

Veggies: zucchini, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, bell peppers, spinach, cucumbers, squash, and jalapeños.

Herbs: oregano, rosemary, thyme, italian parsley, and basil.

Flowering plants: hydrangeas, hyacinths, calla lilies (my [i]favorite [/i]flowers ), impatiens, roses, and giant sunflowers. Hmmm.. probably some day lilies, irises, and daffodils, too. We also have some crazy morning glories climbing our front porch.

I think I'll probably add swiss chard and kale to my list!

I'm in zone 6A.

[Luthien]

I found this pretty swiss chard on [url="http://www.seedsavers.org/Details.aspx?itemNo=46(OG)"]Seed Savers Exchange[/url] check this out:

http://www.seedsavers.org/Sources/GetImage.axd?own=SS&imageid=741

I think it's as pretty as flowers.

[Thy Geekdom Come]

I'm not gardening yet, but in the past I've grown tomatoes, bell peppers, basil, and oregano. We tried growing garlic and it had a nice big shoot, but when we looked for the bulb, there was nothing there.

[Hilde]

I don't have full control over whatever grows in the garden, as I still live wiht my parents, but we have grown tomatoes, sweet peas, strawberries, salad and onion grass before. But right now, the garden is covered with a million of inches of snow.

Edited January 25, 2010 by Hilde

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Luthien' date='25 January 2010 - 02:21 PM' timestamp='1264443683' post='2044252']
I found this pretty swiss chard on [url="http://www.seedsavers.org/Details.aspx?itemNo=46(OG)"]Seed Savers Exchange[/url] check this out:

http://www.seedsavers.org/Sources/GetImage.axd?own=SS&imageid=741

I think it's as pretty as flowers.
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Whoa! That's some crazy swiss chard! I want that!

I wonder if it tastes any different that regular-looking swiss chard? (Though, I think I'd be tempted to keep some in a vase before eating it, just for fun.)

Hmm.. maybe I'll have to buy a packet of those seeds.

[laetitia crucis]

Has anyone ever tried growing Job's Tears?

I met a lady in my March for Life group that grows them. She makes rosaries out of them -- which is exactly what I want to do, too. She was going to send me some seeds to plant some this year, but I forgot to give her my contact info!

[WillT]

The past week of 60 degree temps has certainly put me in the gardening spirit a little early! As for vegetables, Collard Greens and Okra are a must as well as tomatoes (not sure what variety, my wife will probably decide that) plus some pole beans, peas, and carrots. When it comes to flowers, that's the wife's department but I would like some sunflowers and a nice Magnolia tree if they weren't so darn expensive.





On a similarly agricultural note, I would love to have some chickens for nice, fresh eggs but that would mean converting the kid's playhouse into a henhouse. I seriously doubt the wife or kids would go for that one.


Forgot to add that we are in zone 7b according to that map.

Edited January 25, 2010 by WillT

[icelandic_iceskater]

this year imma plant some romas, cantaloupe, watermelon, cherry & grape tomatoes, cucmber, pumpkins, peas, and whatever other vegetables I can get for free from the greenhouse I work at. Minus cauliflower, cause that stuff is icky. ahh I can't wait! ^.^

Zone 5.

[Luthien]

I forgot to add Im in zone 6a. I can't wait to get started on my seedlings. We have a grow light for plants, so that should help things along nicely.

[CatherineM]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='25 January 2010 - 01:03 PM' timestamp='1264446203' post='2044273']
Has anyone ever tried growing Job's Tears?

I met a lady in my March for Life group that grows them. She makes rosaries out of them -- which is exactly what I want to do, too. She was going to send me some seeds to plant some this year, but I forgot to give her my contact info!
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I use Job's tears for my rosaries. I love how they are each a little different. I don't grow them though, I get them from thrift stores. People get them on huge strands as vacation souvenirs, and they eventually end up at the Goodwill. Mother Theresa's order grows them.

[Selah]

Sunflowers again, most definatly. They were quite a success last summer

I also want to plant zinnias as well, a few columbines, and hopefully my rosebushes will bloom again

Most certainly gonna grow tomatoes, green beans, jalapenos, cayenne peppers, bell peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, and whatever else I can get my hands on.

Hurry up, Spring!