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oops123
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michelle
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Gardening for dummies!!
I am going to attempt my 1st garden this spring, i have a list of what i have in mind to plant(vegetables)....
I have no idea where or how or when to start...
ususally my mom used to do this every year but she isnt here to help me!
I know I can go to a garden center or another family member to help, but thought maybe id come here first & get some advice from those of you who know what theyre doing!!
Any advice/ tips???? TIA!
Message edited 4/27/2007 11:23:06 AM.
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mommy2Two
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Re: Gardening for dummies!!
i am a little hasty b/c it is my first home and i believe that the last cold spell has past....anyhow, i have already planted everything pretty much. i have had strawberry plants out since EARLY march and they have survived snow etc. of course i had a floating row cover over them. but good luck, now is a good time to plant if yuou are buying from gardening centers b/c the veggies have already been hardened off.
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:17 PM |
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oops123
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michelle
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Re: Gardening for dummies!!
thank you! I didnt realize i could start so soon, i guess this will be my weekend project!!!
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| Posted 4/28/07 2:17 PM |
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Eleanor
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Re: Gardening for dummies!!
the last frost is usually said to be the third-last week of april and usually most people feel mother's day is a good time.
what are you looking to plant? veggies? flowers? both?
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| Posted 4/28/07 3:31 PM |
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oops123
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michelle
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Re: Gardening for dummies!!
i think the flowers i want to plant i can figure out-
i want to start a veggie garden,but im not sure how to get started- I already found a spot in my yard that gets pretty good sunlight...i guess ill go buy the veg plants, but is there a method to planting them? Im clueless!
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| Posted 4/30/07 11:11 AM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Gardening for dummies!!
I don't have a lot of experience with veggie gardens (ok, NO experience!) but you could start by marking off the area you want to plant in, and digging up the grass.
Mixing in some compost with the dirt is probably a good idea. Where do you live? We could probably help you find a good nursery.
If you know what kind of plants you want, search for some info on what they like - light, water, fertilizer, if they get huge or need staking, or are prone to bugs.
My sister did some of her veggie garden in whiskey barrels to keep them under control.
What I love about gardening is it's a lot of trial and error. You learn, you try, and you either fail or succeed. It's a constant learning process, and once the bug bites you, you find that your garden is never finished. There's always something that needs to be done. 
Message edited 4/30/2007 11:27:05 AM.
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