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  1. mothergoose

    Seed train like on BYC?

    ariel301, I will take the letuce mix...and offer.... green belle pepper-California wonder belle peppers- grand belle mix cauliflower-snowball early cabbage- early golden acre summer squash- dark green zucchinni yellow straight neck kohlrabi- early white vienna...
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    Miracle...almost a whole week forcast with no RAIN in it!!!!!!

    This will be the first week in ....well I don't remember when...that it is not suposed to rain. We have had soooo much rain, some things have done super in the garden and some things not so good. They are calling for rain on Sunday and Monday, but things may dry out some by then!!!! My lettuce...
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    First heirloom tomato

    I picked my first tomato yesterday too, Cherokee purple also. It was delicious. I have yellow pears ready to pick as well. Enjoy, Christie
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    Wanted: Bush Green bean seeds (65 day or less)

    Looking for any kind of bush green bean for fall garden so need short season varieties. Blue lake bush or roma II are good ones, but will try any. I have almost any kind of veggie seeds that I can trade, so if your looking for something special let me know. I am wanting approx. 4 seed packages...
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    Rain, Rain, Go Away...

    If I could send it to you I sure would...rain here again tomorrow and Friday...I may never get to finish planting my garden!!! So far what is planted got planted in the mud. Gonna plant somemore in the mud this weekend, but I do n't know when we will get to till the rest and get to plant...
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    Herb crazy...whats in your herb garden?

    I am so glad to see that I am not the only one that is herb crazy! I got Anise hysop too! I am going with my youngest son (4 yrs) with his preschool class on a fieldtrip tomorrow to a pettingzoo and greenhouse...moms get to go shopping!!!!!!!! I have added some herbs to my wish list also...
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    Herb crazy...whats in your herb garden?

    I have gone herb crazy and just can't seem to get enough...I love to rub & sniff!!! This is what I have so far... Lemon balm Common sage Pineapple sage Greek Oregano Italian oregano French Tarragon Mammoth dill Lavender Chives Lemon Verbena Sweet Basil Lemon Basil Cinnamon basil Rosemarry...
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    Thank you ducks4you. Most of the plants did fine. I have some cucumbers that had to come in. My husband is bringing some of the plants in for me tonight. I sure hate not being able to do anything...I want to play in the dirt!! christie:(
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    I am hoping to just tough it out. Most of what is in the greenhouse has been through some pretty cold nights. I had to break down and go to the doctor today, I have had severe back pain since the middle of last week and it has "frost panic-plants in & out" written all over it. Iam currently on...
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    We are an hour straight south of Chicago. I am ready for steady warm weather for sure. Now I have rain for the next four days. Thanks everyone for the tips and advice too, Christie
  11. mothergoose

    Name Your Heirloom Tomatoes For This Year!

    There are too many choices...I got carried away! Red Oxheart Brandywine pink Mortgage lifter Soldacki Pineapple Cherokee Purple Black Krim Fuzzy Peach Yellow pear Black Cherry Gold Medal Orange Russian oxheart Amish paste Amana Orange Tigerella Garden Peach Marglobe Christie :D
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    I have moved most of them back out into the greenhouse, it is suposed to be in the low 40's tonight and in the mid 30's tomorrow night. I have some plants that are just starting the hardening off , so they are still coming in at night and I have a couple varieties of tomatoes that just seem...
  13. mothergoose

    Start your tomatoes from seed NOW if you're in zones 5-6

    I have a flat of tomatoes that were started the first weekend in March another flat started about 2 weeks after that and 2 more flats, one started a week ago and one today. I kept finding more varieties I wanted to try...15 different varieties so far! Obsessed, Christie :D
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    In and out...in and out... that has been what I have been doing for the past 4 days. I guess on the up side, my plants are all doing great and I am getting plenty of exercise!!! Christie :weight
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    :weee This is me doing the happy dance this morning :weee Iam so glad I carried all them plants in...29 F in the greenhouse this morning. All my plants are happy and cozy. Now I need to decide..do I move them out for the day and back in tonight (low expected 34F) or just leave them in till...
  16. mothergoose

    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    Yes, I have gotten a little carried away. I keep finding more stuff I want to try...in fact I bought somemore seeds today!!! Once the first seed sprouted, I was hooked! Christie :D
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    Well, I finally got them all moved in...it seems like alot more coming back in than when it went out!!!!!!!! Here is a photo of my dining room right now. You can't see the plants under the table, on the bench, the otherside of the table, and the overflow that is in the kitchen! That was a...
  18. mothergoose

    What in teh heck is this thing?

    could it be a hosta?
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    Frost Panic attack...update photo post 10

    I have my little greenhouse full naturally and everything is doing fabulous. Last night temp lows were suposed to be 36...decided to tough it out and see how they would do... I got no sleep, was up every hour checking the remote thermostat..all was good till 4:15 am I checked it and it said 33...
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