2014 Gardening

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Beginning to plant in my garden now that the weather has improved some. We are about 3 maybe 4 weeks behind.

Friday one son prepared the area for the potatoes.

Later the other son and I planted them.

We also planted lettuce. I must purchase more lettuce seed.

We had a nice rain last night so this will help seeds and potatoes sprout.

Snowden

Snowden

*Loving Memorial Member*

I used to enjoy gardening. My brother and I had the job of weeding the garden -- it was about half an acre, so it kept us busy. This was during the Great Depression. It was a great time to grow up in the country. Our mother was raised on a farm, and she taught us how to garden. This is the first year my brother hasn't put in his garden; he's 86. My oldest and dearest buddy.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

There is still time for him to plant. If he is not well just a few things will boost his spirits!

Snowden

Snowden

*Loving Memorial Member*

Glad E Olah wrote:There is still time for him to plant. If he is not well just a few things will boost his spirits!

No; he's just not up to it this year, Glad. Besides, the wild animals are the ones who do the harvesting. He didn't mind that, but it is time for him to stop.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

I understand.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Someone recently said I am not spending enough time here in the SATW......well today was a busy day in the garden.

Raking and hoeing for one thing.

Then the planting of 8 broccoli, 8 green cabbage, 4 purple cabbage plants.

Sowing of lettuce, spinach, radish seeds.

Watering what was planted.

Grands came over and planted onions.

Hoeing more areas getting ready for beets, cucumbers, beans, squash, tomatoes, peppers (when the time is right).

Cooking a nice meal of roast beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and wilted lettuce.

Cleaned up the kitchen.

Did a load of towels.

Yep, I was not here much today.

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

Glad E Olah wrote:today was a busy day in the garden.

Raking and hoeing for one thing.

Then the planting of 8 broccoli, 8 green cabbage, 4 purple cabbage plants.

Sowing of lettuce, spinach, radish seeds.

Watering what was planted.

Grands came over and planted onions.

Hoeing more areas getting ready for beets, cucumbers, beans, squash, tomatoes, peppers (when the time is right).

Cooking a nice meal of roast beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and wilted lettuce.

Cleaned up the kitchen.

Did a load of towels.

Yep, I was not here much today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIuotFZnBtk

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

You're spending plenty of time here, Glad! Just look at the pictures of your garden in the background here!

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

lightfootfan wrote:You're spending plenty of time here, Glad! Just look at the pictures of your garden in the background here!

Sorry LFF but that is not my garden. As mentioned in another thread I will post a background of my garden when possible.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Nice song ISHY but didn't see any garden pictures in it.

Snowden

Snowden

*Loving Memorial Member*

I am really enjoying the music, ISH. I'll bookmark this page -- they are real musicians. Just beautiful.

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Gee Glad, the weather must be very Springy.
It's way too frost chancey for setting out plants
here. I did plant a row of Snap peas this morning.
They tolerate cool.

Snowden, has your brother considered container gardening?
Just a few for tomatoes, lettuces, etc?

Sweet / sad violin music, Ishey.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Joyous, the cabbage and brocoli will be ok if we get a hard freeze I will put covers over them overnight.

It is far to early for peppers and tomatoes.

I may sow beets in a few days. Should today but I am completely too tired.

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

joyous wrote: Sweet / sad violin music, Ishey.

It was to go with Gladness' woes.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

ISH wrote:

joyous wrote: Sweet / sad violin music, Ishey.

It was to go with Gladness' woes.

Gladness is always glad with no woes.....(she only wishes)

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Glad, that was quite nice of Ishey.
I think we're all getting tired. Perhaps because we're ? shall I say Mature?

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

I am, for some reason, suddenly reminded of a TV programme I wanna watch today. It's all about ancient ruins.

margie52501

margie52501

*FORUM OWNERS*

That's great that you're keeping busy Glad. I'm so proud of you and your garden. Keep up the good work my friend. Hugs, Margie

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

Yes. Better you than me, Glad. No more gardening for me after we move.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Does anyone know the real reason I garden?

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

Glad E Olah wrote:Does anyone know the real reason I garden?

It gives you a chance to mess.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

ISH wrote:

Glad E Olah wrote:Does anyone know the real reason I garden?

It gives you a chance to mess.

Nope it gives me less time to mess.

Snowden

Snowden

*Loving Memorial Member*

I think you garden because you love nature. Planting things you can eat later saves money and, best of all, guarantees that what you are eating is truly good for you. Gardening, I believe, is a time for worship, too. Quiet time to simply glorify God by creating in His name. Does that sound silly? It sounds just right to me. There's a kind of 'being part of God's creation' in gardening.

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

To be close to Nature?

Snowden

Snowden

*Loving Memorial Member*

Yes, LFF -- close to Nature and working with it.

nell

nell

*WRITER*

ISH wrote:I am, for some reason, suddenly reminded of a TV programme I wanna watch today. It's all about ancient ruins.

Nothing personal, I hope?
Ishey?

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

joyous wrote:

ISH wrote:I am, for some reason, suddenly reminded of a TV programme I wanna watch today. It's all about ancient ruins.

Nothing personal, I hope?
Ishey?

Say what you are implying.

Snowden

Snowden

*Loving Memorial Member*

She means did you help build them, ISH.

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

She's in!

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

We had to cover the cabbage and broccoli plants....freeze tonight.

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Actually Ishey, I wondered if you were implying something regarding me.

plane

May have to fly over and thump a Welshman on his head.

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

joyous wrote:Actually Ishey, I wondered if you were implying something regarding me.

May have to fly over and thump a Welshman on his head.

Don't you know ISH is innocent?

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

Do you have warmer temperatures tonight, Glad?

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Suppose to be down to about 37 tonight.

The cabbage and broccoli look good so far.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

On Thursday we planted:

Peas
Carrots
Beets
Spinach (more)
Lettuce (more)
Kale
Swiss Chard

In a week or so maybe the beans can be planted along with squash, cucumbers, okra, tomatoes and peppers. It is starting to be warmer except for a few cold nights when we need to cover plants.

Cabbage and broccoli growing nicely. Will get a picture soon.

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

Work! Work! Work! flower

ISH

ISH

*Loving Memorial Member*

She has these red jeans she wants to fit into...I do hope they are the stretch variety. They'll be forced to.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

No ISHY only one pair of red jeans.

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Remember Ishey, vegetables aren't fattening.

I planted a few Kennebec potatoes today.
Lettuce is up. I think I see peas peeping up.

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

I had carrots, peas, and green beans for supper- vegetable soup.
What kind of veggies would grow in a container on a shaded balcony?

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Lightfoot, you could grow spinach, lettuces, radishes,
even tomatoes, green beans, salad onions. Tiny cucumbers.

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

Thank you, joyous!

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Are you settled into the new digs?

lightfootfan

lightfootfan

*WRITER*

joyous wrote:Are you settled into the new digs?

Pretty much! Went back to the old homestead to check things out. Dug up some Peonies, Yarrow, Columbine, and Poppies that Mary will plant in her daughter's yard, a couple of miles from us.

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Lightfoot, I wish you many years of happiness in the new home.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Hope to hear you have a little container garden LFF. It would be good for you to do this.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Good evening everyone!

What a day this has been!

The granddaughters were out of school today so they were here and we planted and planted and planted garden...only taking a break for lunch.

Tomatoes and peppers plants. There will be enough tomatoes to feed an army if they all make it.

Each girl planted their little section with cucumbers, beans, lettuce, spinach, and radishes.

What will still need to be planted will be squash and okra. Also sweet potatoes. Corn does not do well for me so will skip that. I also need to plant some herbs as well.

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Sounds great, Glad.
I'm glad your granddaughters still enjoy gardening.

Glad E Olah

Glad E Olah

*WRITER*

Thanks Joyous.

Today my oldest son and I planted lima beans, okra and squash (zucchini and yellow)

nell

nell

*WRITER*

Glad, you're WAY ahead of me. Today I did no gardening at all.
Tomorrow will be different, I hope. mrchair

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