tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post1772975138178014517..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: The Seed Wants to GerminateMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53787533093454623982008-03-19T07:26:00.000-04:002008-03-19T07:26:00.000-04:00Wiseacre: I like your thinking. If success is havi...Wiseacre: I like your thinking. If success is having fun and excitement then we're there! I'm going to commit that to memory to use even when things might not turn out like I'd hoped.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Carol: Carol's vegetable gardening ramblings... note to self... VERY helpful! <BR/><BR/>And yes, I read your yardstick post just in time for the final sowing and min turned into an instant tool.<BR/><Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5554985743833216912008-03-19T02:13:00.000-04:002008-03-19T02:13:00.000-04:00Best of luck to you on your awesome new raised bed...Best of luck to you on your awesome new raised beds and all your new veggies. I am trying to grow my first veggies this season. Only tomatoes and onions starting easy. <BR/><BR/>I read your old post on your orchid. You should try 1 more time. Next time your out at a garden show find an orchid, 1 NOT in bloom but that has new growth roots, bulbs, or yes even a baby spike coming from it. That way Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-40617680106784549462008-03-18T23:38:00.000-04:002008-03-18T23:38:00.000-04:00Meems, I'm all blushing about your post. But very...Meems, I'm all blushing about your post. But very happy that you've found some of my ramblings about vegetable gardening to be useful. <BR/><BR/>Doesn't that yardstick work great for making a nice straight row, not too deep, for those little seeds? I'm glad that worked for you.<BR/><BR/>I'll be coming by your blog frequently to check on your progress.<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-3143552028831391672008-03-18T22:45:00.000-04:002008-03-18T22:45:00.000-04:00I think you're already having success if you're ex...I think you're already having success if you're exicted and having fun. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure about your 'bog' conditions. I have the same conditions and it makes for late planting. My area stays cold and wet until the end of May. I've been planning raised beds for a couple years now - hopefully I'll get to it this year.<BR/><BR/>I can't help but think of planting perennials in yours though. I WiseAcrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383341492994868833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9158845699996449992008-03-18T20:56:00.000-04:002008-03-18T20:56:00.000-04:00Gail: all really good considerations which I too h...Gail: all really good considerations which I too had to contemplate. Priority one after sun of course was easy accessibility to water hose. I managed to accomplish both except I hope I don't have to trim back a tree to get a little more sun. Very interesting that you have had seeds for years. Maybe you will end up planting them afterall.<BR/><BR/>Lisa: Bonsai would be interesting and challenging Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-44616417028592218262008-03-18T19:03:00.000-04:002008-03-18T19:03:00.000-04:00Well Meems over the years I was a little intimidat...Well Meems over the years I was a little intimidated by many things. However any more I just jump in with both feet if I get the urge to try something. <BR/><BR/>I guess one thing I would like to try is bonsai. However I kill most plants in pots as it is let alone trying to keep something sized smaller than usual. I just love the forms of bonsai plants. I have taken many pictures of bonsai. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67508282914101645782008-03-18T17:39:00.000-04:002008-03-18T17:39:00.000-04:00Loved your entire post...I have never had a vegeta...Loved your entire post...<BR/><BR/>I have never had a vegetable garden. Not from fear but I have been concerned about the amount of work. I would have to have raised beds, and the only spot in the yard with enough sun is way back behind the carport and a far distance from hose. <BR/><BR/>I have had seeds for years and they are still viable.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87396919770870964492008-03-18T14:29:00.000-04:002008-03-18T14:29:00.000-04:00tina: Great advice for the seeds- it does kind of ...tina: Great advice for the seeds- it does kind of make sense I was confused when the Burpee pkg had a sell by date of 12.31.08- but that is probably a different story than storing seeds.Seed swap sounds fun too. Thanks so much for the handy help and thanks for visiting Hoe and Shovel.<BR/><BR/>diana: Isn't it exciting when the seeds arrive? Who knew? Gardening bloggers are the BEST! Thanks for Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-65579279047073179322008-03-18T09:44:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:44:00.000-04:00Beautiful butterfly on the lantana Meems! This is...Beautiful butterfly on the lantana Meems! This is fun, watching you with your first vegetable garden! <BR/><BR/>If I can ever talk DH into giving up any of his prime lawn real estate I'll have my own veggies again. In the meantime I'm enjoying vegetable gardening vicariously!<BR/><BR/>Not because of timidity, only because I've never had a boggy planting site before, I'm in the process of garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-36400446897170857932008-03-18T08:54:00.000-04:002008-03-18T08:54:00.000-04:00Good for you! It is great o get help and ideas fr...Good for you! It is great o get help and ideas from other bloggers - I love being able to watch and learn from others' good and bad experiences! It is amazing how much space you need. I added a new bed a few weeks ago and I am so excited about a little more square footage. My heirloom tomato seeds came yesterday, so that's going to be my post for the day. I'll be eager to watch your garden Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-41482578415203269042008-03-18T08:34:00.000-04:002008-03-18T08:34:00.000-04:00Hiya, Meems.Yup, you can store any leftover seed y...Hiya, Meems.<BR/>Yup, you can store any leftover seed you have for a very long time. Sometimes several years. Just make sure they're dry and you can stick them in something small and airtight - like a ziplock bag or a locking food container - and stick in the back of the fridge. You can plop one of those silica gel packs or uncooked rice to absorb excess moisture, but I haven't found that Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527514833267869251noreply@blogger.com