Garden Update +

[Marilyn]

Gayle, do you think it's too late for me to try to do this now? Hubby would probably kill me if I take on anything else though. He was complaining this week that I have way too much to do and don't relax enough.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Gayle, do you think it's too late for me to try to do this now? Hubby would probably kill me if I take on anything else though. He was complaining this week that I have way too much to do and don't relax enough.

It might be a bit late for tomatoes, don't know if they'll set on before it gets too hot - but plants are so inexpensive, it's worth it, so I think I'd plant two or three. I saw some the other day at the nursery that were blooming, if you can find them that far along, you will be OK. You can certainly do herbs, squash, eggplant and other things like green beans (if you have room).

I'd go for it! I just love coming home to the garden. I go in the house, change my clothes, and say to the boys (Rex & Rowdy), "Let's go check the tomatoes" and they are out the doggie door before I can get my body turned that direction.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by gja1000

It might be a bit late for tomatoes, don't know if they'll set on before it gets too hot - but plants are so inexpensive, it's worth it, so I think I'd plant two or three. I saw some the other day at the nursery that were blooming, if you can find them that far along, you will be OK. You can certainly do herbs, squash, eggplant and other things like green beans (if you have room).

I'd go for it! I just love coming home to the garden. I go in the house, change my clothes, and say to the boys (Rex & Rowdy), "Let's go check the tomatoes" and they are out the doggie door before I can get my body turned that direction.

I'll have to go to a nursery during lunch this week and see what they have. I don't know that I have time to do the square foot setup, but I have big pots that I grew lettuce in last fall I could put some veggies in. Doesn't cost much to try.

[judy]

Well...since it snowed here today, and on Sunday, I don't see much of any planting going on on my deck!!!

I think silk plants MIGHT survive.....

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by judy

Well...since it snowed here today, and on Sunday, I don't see much of any planting going on on my deck!!!

I think silk plants MIGHT survive.....

Judy, when you live in the frozen tundra - WHAT CHA YA EXPECT!

[judy]

Originally Posted by gja1000

Judy, when you live in the frozen tundra - WHAT CHA YA EXPECT!

You are so right.

I am beginning to think about setting up my deck. I brought the exercise pen out for the dogs, moved the statues over, moved my table that will go in between the lounge chairs, and am looking for a table, chairs and umbrella set.

I also ordered used AstroTurf for the dogs, which I'll put around and inside the expen. It's cool - it's from the Titans, and was used when they played.

Here are some pix of the deck, the front lawn, and the AstroTurf (sideways), which will stay wrapped up on the porch until the sun shines!!!

[Marilyn]

I can't believe there is snow on the ground where you live, Judy. It just seems so weird. Here I am complaining about the AC in my truck and your dealing with snow!!! Wow!!

I potted my vegetable plants last night. I took a picture, but it was in the dark with a flash. I'll try to do it this weekend when it is daylight.