larry_stewart
Master Chef
I was out and about this morning and saw a bunch of seed displays out, so figured its that time a year again to start this thread.
The other day I went through all my current seeds to see what I had, needed, what was good or winding up in the trash.
Also went through my pile of garden catalogues ( for the 100th time). to ry and narrow down what I'm getting and who Im getting It from.
Each year I get less seeds and buy more things already started at the nursery.
I just find it easier and less time consuming. There are some things I jus haven't been predictably successful starting from seeds over the years, so I prefer to focus what Im good at, and let the pros deal with the finicky things.
I used to exclusively shop from Burpee, but have had issues the last few years, so Im not putting all my eggs in one basket this year.
Has anyone ever ordered from Territorial Seeds, and if so, any issues? They seem to have a lot of things I want. ( I also order from Johnny's, Vermont Bean and a bunch of others).
Has anyone grown Shishito Peppers? I've never grown nor had them, but in the past month I've seen recipes for them popping up all over he place ( almost like kale, and brussel sprouts have done in past years ). so im thinking of giving them a shot this year. Any challenges in growing them compared to other peppers? or just another pepper?
As of right now, Garlic, Kale, carrots and shallots are in the ground from last year. Carrots will get picked as soon as the ground is workable. Kale will kick in and bolt, but I like eating the florets ( tastes like little broccoli) and I usually cook them up with ramps which are ready about the same time.
Late march the leafy stuff will go in ( lettuce, arugula and radishes ( which. hate).
Already ordered Onions and leeks, and over the next few weeks will scout out some farm stores out east to pick up potatoes so I can Chit them prior to planting.
I did expand my front garden by ripping up a few kiwi vines that took over that part of my property. Ill be planting 12 blueberry bushes there, and It will also be more of a conventional garden ( not defined raised beds), allow me to grow some squash, melons ... and let them grow and spread without shading out for over taking other parts of the garden.
I pruned many of my fruit trees the other day. Not as aggressive as I should have been, but more aggressive than the past.
Also have a few new mushroom beds I stared last fall ( Morel and wine cap) which Im hoping will fruit this spring ( morels can sometimes take years, so my hopes aren't too high on that one).
Still deciding whether or not to grow sweet potatoes and peanuts. both do well, and we love the excitement of not really knowing what your going to get til you unearth them, But , they take up a lo too room, and we really dont east sweet potatoes much. Although, I may grow them in that new area up front.
Asparagus was ripped up after years of disappointment ( turning it into another potato bed, now that I store the potatoes as fries in the freezer successfully )
Still deciding if I should give carrots and beets another try, as they usually stink
How are your guys plans going ? Anything new? Anything you're giving up on ?? .
The other day I went through all my current seeds to see what I had, needed, what was good or winding up in the trash.
Also went through my pile of garden catalogues ( for the 100th time). to ry and narrow down what I'm getting and who Im getting It from.
Each year I get less seeds and buy more things already started at the nursery.
I just find it easier and less time consuming. There are some things I jus haven't been predictably successful starting from seeds over the years, so I prefer to focus what Im good at, and let the pros deal with the finicky things.
I used to exclusively shop from Burpee, but have had issues the last few years, so Im not putting all my eggs in one basket this year.
Has anyone ever ordered from Territorial Seeds, and if so, any issues? They seem to have a lot of things I want. ( I also order from Johnny's, Vermont Bean and a bunch of others).
Has anyone grown Shishito Peppers? I've never grown nor had them, but in the past month I've seen recipes for them popping up all over he place ( almost like kale, and brussel sprouts have done in past years ). so im thinking of giving them a shot this year. Any challenges in growing them compared to other peppers? or just another pepper?
As of right now, Garlic, Kale, carrots and shallots are in the ground from last year. Carrots will get picked as soon as the ground is workable. Kale will kick in and bolt, but I like eating the florets ( tastes like little broccoli) and I usually cook them up with ramps which are ready about the same time.
Late march the leafy stuff will go in ( lettuce, arugula and radishes ( which. hate).
Already ordered Onions and leeks, and over the next few weeks will scout out some farm stores out east to pick up potatoes so I can Chit them prior to planting.
I did expand my front garden by ripping up a few kiwi vines that took over that part of my property. Ill be planting 12 blueberry bushes there, and It will also be more of a conventional garden ( not defined raised beds), allow me to grow some squash, melons ... and let them grow and spread without shading out for over taking other parts of the garden.
I pruned many of my fruit trees the other day. Not as aggressive as I should have been, but more aggressive than the past.
Also have a few new mushroom beds I stared last fall ( Morel and wine cap) which Im hoping will fruit this spring ( morels can sometimes take years, so my hopes aren't too high on that one).
Still deciding whether or not to grow sweet potatoes and peanuts. both do well, and we love the excitement of not really knowing what your going to get til you unearth them, But , they take up a lo too room, and we really dont east sweet potatoes much. Although, I may grow them in that new area up front.
Asparagus was ripped up after years of disappointment ( turning it into another potato bed, now that I store the potatoes as fries in the freezer successfully )
Still deciding if I should give carrots and beets another try, as they usually stink
How are your guys plans going ? Anything new? Anything you're giving up on ?? .