tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post8930704900142920921..comments2023-11-07T06:24:37.920-04:00Comments on Gardeningbren in Nova Scotia: It's Spring Finally....soil+seeds+a dirt dogGardeningbrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-33359267169244083832014-09-10T12:38:06.277-03:002014-09-10T12:38:06.277-03:00I always feel torn when I find blogs like yours th...I always feel torn when I find blogs like yours that really speak to me but which haven't had new posts in a very long time .. Hope you are still enjoying gardening ...Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-1853195395278657432011-03-22T19:09:19.508-03:002011-03-22T19:09:19.508-03:00So many ideas - Pac choi - I like the sound of tha...So many ideas - Pac choi - I like the sound of that.<br /><br />I have just sorted the raised beds and its time to sow.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-67169690651508498962011-03-22T13:44:19.627-03:002011-03-22T13:44:19.627-03:00Everything looks great Bren! Lots of hard work for...Everything looks great Bren! Lots of hard work for sure. We are forecasted to get a foot of snow tonight ... now I will lose the spot for my lawn chair! ha! <br />Chief is stealing the show ... He looks sooooo cute standing up there as if to say "look at my paws, I've been digging too, may I have a hot dog?" Too cute! I love his long hair ... you will have to post a pic after his haircut.<br />~micheleKensho Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401039671788880196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-69782270892498451982011-03-22T08:57:36.033-03:002011-03-22T08:57:36.033-03:00Hail to The Chief!! He is adorable and such a grea...Hail to The Chief!! He is adorable and such a great garden helper..<br /><br />It all looks just gorgeous Bren.. that soil is so beautiful - rich, dark and well worked. I can't wait to follow the progress of your greens.. It was just a lovely spring day..Year Round Vegetable Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089013518729172122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-18965365604436667022011-03-21T21:06:39.199-03:002011-03-21T21:06:39.199-03:00great to see the progress! we will be back in ns t...great to see the progress! we will be back in ns this wkd to catch up!!..here in the US South West we have had heat -up to 25 in Santa Fe; today snow/rain (minus 3!!!!)called a "major snowstorm " here in Arizona!!...the prior rain certainly "greened" things up ...amazing landscapes here in the SW...so glad we could see it..but can't wait to start greens in NS!!!<br />Glad the mache doing well...NAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-21932204667129166482011-03-21T14:13:10.569-03:002011-03-21T14:13:10.569-03:00I grew lots of pak choi last year (in the greenhou...I grew lots of pak choi last year (in the greenhouse). It was great, I had loads & it's a really versatile veg. Good luck!<br />http://greenfingersmum.blogspot.comgreen fingers mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15644326343694654657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-62682613767509481852011-03-21T14:10:32.590-03:002011-03-21T14:10:32.590-03:00almost forgot! your dog is utterly adorable. Loo...almost forgot! your dog is utterly adorable. Look how happy he is with himself enjoying the spring temperatures.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-70163613565167674352011-03-21T14:07:56.330-03:002011-03-21T14:07:56.330-03:00I'm really excited to see how your cold frame ...I'm really excited to see how your cold frame and hoops are doing. Last year it was so late in the summer by the time we were enjoying lettuce. I'm thinking I could try something similar and get some early greens.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-87859634822244634692011-03-21T13:16:02.390-03:002011-03-21T13:16:02.390-03:00Potted Farm...I grew lettuce in trays through the ...Potted Farm...I grew lettuce in trays through the winter inside the red shed where it didn't freeze but was quite cool. They enjoyed winter sunlight with grow light support and diluted liquid fish fertilizer. They lacked a strong crispness but that was improved by a long soak in cold water when picked, then rinsed and put in fridge. <br /><br />There are so many varieties of lettuce...some can take the heat, others like it cool and I guess there are other variables as well. Why not try growing a hardy green like mache or winter marvel lettuce, sowing it outside in a pot right now.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting; I am enjoying your blog.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-28429970876261501152011-03-21T12:28:53.417-03:002011-03-21T12:28:53.417-03:00Your lettuce looks great! Mine (in containers) is...Your lettuce looks great! Mine (in containers) is looking pretty sad and pathetic. Do you have any tips?Potted Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445559335990681756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-30732738376656848522011-03-21T11:17:14.954-03:002011-03-21T11:17:14.954-03:00oh oh oh, I do so want a cold frame. what a miracl...oh oh oh, I do so want a cold frame. what a miracle!Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-24767480935680554072011-03-21T10:13:59.619-03:002011-03-21T10:13:59.619-03:00Thomas, thanks for visiting! Anonymous too!
The ...Thomas, thanks for visiting! Anonymous too! <br /><br />The low tunnel did come as a kit, is about five years old, flaps at both ends, bought from a Canadian Company, Lee Valley. I do not think they make this one any longer. The zippers have long since broken, and there are a few tears at end seams but nothing a few clips can't secure. <br /><br />The greens in the cold frame were planted at two different times...a variety package about two weeks ago which amazed me, germinating when it essentially was still pretty cold outside but the soil temps in the cold frame showed the time was right. The greens that are further along, they were sown late last fall and germinated then, but it was so late, they just didn't grow very much and have sat there in the cold frame all winter. Pretty amazed myself they made it...but I was assured by blogger Year Round Veggie Gardener, this would happen. This is our first year using a cold frame. We also didn't use any fleece to cover these greens in winter. Thanks for the questions and hope that answers them.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-39824921788075715032011-03-21T09:31:58.209-03:002011-03-21T09:31:58.209-03:00What day did you first sow seeds in your coldframe...What day did you first sow seeds in your coldframe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-81077086551453611852011-03-20T22:22:10.218-03:002011-03-20T22:22:10.218-03:00I love your low tunnel...did it come as a kit? Th...I love your low tunnel...did it come as a kit? The little flap that opens up at the end is very cool! <br /><br />And I definitely need to build a cold frame like yours. To see those greens germinating inside this time of year is surely a welcomed site.<br /><br />Hopefully the good weather will continue!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.com