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Welcome to Cold-Climate Gardening!
I'm so glad you're here! This is a topic that's close to my heart because I live in Zone 3 (or 2b, depending on the year) and I long for warmer days when I can plant my outside garden. I do grow sprouts and microgreens inside which is a nice boost but there's nothing quite like fresh veggies from the garden. I have been involved in gardening to some degree for as long as I can remember. We had a garden when I was a child and so did my grandparents. I can recall many happy memories (except for the pulling weeds part) of time spent in the garden. Even the harvest was fun for me (except for the shelling of broad beans) because I got to "sample" the produce. Since those early days I have had bumper crops and not-so-good crops. It's all part of the process though, and not every season will be bountiful. As gardeners we continue to plant our seeds and harvest whatever the seasons give us. I do not know it all and I have yet to try some of the methods out there, but I am open to new gardening experiences. I have added a poll that I'd like you to vote in as it will help me create content and resources that will help you start/continue your gardening journey. What type of gardening/method interests you the most?
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Garden Rules
I know! I know! No one wants to hear the rules, but it's something that must be done. I'm pretty easy to get along with so the rules are simple. 1. Be nice. Not everyone will share the same opinion but there's plenty of room for different thoughts. If you feel criticism is necessary (and I'm sure it isn't) please make it constructive. 2. No self-promotion. This includes (but is not limited to) MLM, drop-shipping, website design, marketing of any kind, POD, Etsy shops, etc. There are plenty of other groups for that. I will, however, create posts where gardening related businesses can add their info/links. 3. Share your thoughts on gardens; both as a place to grow food and a place to enjoy. Gardens are used for more than just food. They're used for entertaining, meditating, teaching, a sense of community, a place of business, etc. 4. Have fun! We're all here to share our experiences: both good and bad. Take pictures of your tomatoes and the pests that threaten to harm them. We'll oohh & aaahhh, then offer solutions on how to get rid of the pests. I will remove posts that are self-promotional and those that do not contribute to the community in some way. I don't foresee that having to be a regular occurence because gardeners are respectful people. So without further ado, like this post so I know you've read the rules. And if there's something you think I missed then please let me know so I can make the proper modifications.
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Introduce Yourself
You're all in different stages of your gardening journey. Some of you are just dipping your toes into it (or even just thinking about it) while others have decades of experience. This space is for us to get to know one another and be inspired. I'll start. Gardening has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've spent hours picking raspberries, shelling peas, pulling weeds, and trying different growing methods. Gardening is not only a way for me to eat healthier, but to also BE healthier. As the years go by I find myself not eating as well as I should and getting out and about when it's -40 isn't fun. I'm looking forward to warmer days and seeing the fruit trees I planted 2 summers ago bud out and fill the air with the sweet smell of blossoms. And this year I'm looking forward to the building of my growing dome the most. Please introduce yourself here and let us know where you are in your gardening journey.
The Greenhouse is Thriving
Well, almost! The citronella (citrosa) plants that I started from cuttings are loving life for the most part. A few are a little leggy but that’s on me. (My best friend and my 2 sisters are enjoying the ones I gave them, as well as the other plants I sent home with them.) I am pleasantly surprised to see the morning glory blooming because it hasn’t been very happy since I moved it out to the greenhouse. Temperatures were a little colder than it prefers but the fact that it’s blooming has given me some hope. Yesterday I transplanted over 30 pepper plants and a couple of tomatoes. I’ll do more of the tomatoes this afternoon I think. The petunia was bought at a local greenhouse, as were a couple of other decorative plants. My flowers didn’t germinate; most likely due to the fact some of the seeds were decades old. I’m not in any hurry to get anything put outside yet because of the wind. My raised beds still need to be topped up with soil as well so nothing can go in them yet either. I also learned that ground cherries do not like the cold either. The 4 I started were doing great in the house but got a little chilly a few nights ago and are looking very sad. Tuesday was my birthday, and on Wednesday my daughter asked if I wanted to go greenhouse hopping. She sneakily paid for the Nanking Cherry I picked out so now I have to find a home for it; most likely in my growing orchard. What’s happening in your garden at this point? Still too cold or are the perennials in full bloom?
The Greenhouse is Thriving
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My spider is blooming like crazy. I have this one in an east bathroom window. It obviously loves it there. Pictures aren’t great with the light coming at me but hopefully you can see all the blooms.
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