Comments - Celt's Garden - Winter Gardening - Transition Whatcom2024-03-28T11:06:25Zhttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2723460%3ABlogPost%3A15208&xn_auth=noJo Ann, casual gardeners like…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-02-26:2723460:Comment:157932010-02-26T01:10:13.785ZCelt M. Schirahttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/CeltMSchira
Jo Ann, casual gardeners like myself will leave the strips of lawn and weed whack them when they get calf high. More organized folks go with cardboard, a layer of mulch or both. I suggest raised beds with edges on the lawn, much easier to keep neat, and filling them with good soil.
Jo Ann, casual gardeners like myself will leave the strips of lawn and weed whack them when they get calf high. More organized folks go with cardboard, a layer of mulch or both. I suggest raised beds with edges on the lawn, much easier to keep neat, and filling them with good soil. I found some good information…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-02-25:2723460:Comment:157862010-02-25T17:15:38.512ZJo Ann Heydronhttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/JoAnnHeydron
I found some good information in your Feb. 3 posting. Thanks.
I found some good information in your Feb. 3 posting. Thanks. I'm planning to dig out some…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-02-25:2723460:Comment:157852010-02-25T17:07:09.554ZJo Ann Heydronhttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/JoAnnHeydron
I'm planning to dig out some of the lawn in our front yard for spring vegetable planting. I'd appreciate advice about when to do this, and what kind of organic matter amendments to use the first season. Should I leave some strips of lawn between beds?
I'm planning to dig out some of the lawn in our front yard for spring vegetable planting. I'd appreciate advice about when to do this, and what kind of organic matter amendments to use the first season. Should I leave some strips of lawn between beds? I like to encourage ( or beg)…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-02-05:2723460:Comment:152132010-02-05T21:46:04.351ZHeather Khttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeatherK
I like to encourage ( or beg) people to not dig their garden soil when its wet as the long term physical effects on the soil can ruin the tilth and create compact soil.<br />
I also encourage folks Not to add sand to clay type soils - instead add organic matter! Sand & Clay connect physically to create hard adobe/brick/ in the garden or for building.<br />
The mantra to improving either sandy or clay based soil is "Add Organic Matter...Add Organic Matter...'
I like to encourage ( or beg) people to not dig their garden soil when its wet as the long term physical effects on the soil can ruin the tilth and create compact soil.<br />
I also encourage folks Not to add sand to clay type soils - instead add organic matter! Sand & Clay connect physically to create hard adobe/brick/ in the garden or for building.<br />
The mantra to improving either sandy or clay based soil is "Add Organic Matter...Add Organic Matter...' Excellent! I also keep the pa…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-02-05:2723460:Comment:152122010-02-05T21:39:55.854ZHeather Khttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeatherK
Excellent! I also keep the parsley going for winter greens & juicing. Swiss Chard is one of my standards as it last through most winters in our banana belt garden who's temperatures are moderated by water and protected from the Frazer River valley artic blasts.<br />
I hope you can repost in June & August to remind folks to keep planting greens for their winter garden!<br />
Yes, now is the time to order those seeds for winter gardens. I keep my winter Territorial seed catalogue from the previous…
Excellent! I also keep the parsley going for winter greens & juicing. Swiss Chard is one of my standards as it last through most winters in our banana belt garden who's temperatures are moderated by water and protected from the Frazer River valley artic blasts.<br />
I hope you can repost in June & August to remind folks to keep planting greens for their winter garden!<br />
Yes, now is the time to order those seeds for winter gardens. I keep my winter Territorial seed catalogue from the previous year, and order before the new one even comes out.<br />
Sometimes they sell out of items like daiken radishes!<br />
Look forward to your upcoming post on planting the winter roots - yummy parsnips, carrots, beets, and leeks & more. I do much better with mulching & eating from the winter garden then I do with storeage & canning methods!<br />
I'm guessing you'll also do a post on creating hoop houses and using remay frost protection cloth...it is made from oil...but it sure does a great job!