tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post7716657095185288493..comments2024-02-24T20:03:05.666-08:00Comments on The Grocery Cart Challenge: It's Time to Think GardenGaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-8161430388534387702011-02-10T10:03:32.819-08:002011-02-10T10:03:32.819-08:00Also consider herbs to preserve! Grow basil, dill...Also consider herbs to preserve! Grow basil, dill, rosemary, etc...in pots and harvest frequently to encourage more growth. Dehydrate herbs in the oven and fill up pretty spice jars. You'll never spend $$$ on herbs again!JoAnnC.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04350546634830948354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-32335862499523755342011-02-07T17:28:02.259-08:002011-02-07T17:28:02.259-08:00We need to start our garden soon, too. Unfortunate...We need to start our garden soon, too. Unfortunately, our dog has chewed the cables and knobs of our tiller in her frantic pursuit of a rodent, so we might get a late start. We have a huge garden space (about 80'x100'), and I am due to have a baby in about 7 weeks, so I doubt we will plant the whole thing anyway. My oldest son loves all things growing and volunteered to grow the garden StaceyNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-4764646416171170492011-02-06T21:34:39.590-08:002011-02-06T21:34:39.590-08:00I have always used containers & Topsy Turvy (t...I have always used containers & Topsy Turvy (they work great btw) for gardening, but this year I am attempting the Square Foot method :) Hopefully we get a better growing season this year than last year!Danahttp://www.nwbargains.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-74629869040861534472011-02-06T18:27:17.255-08:002011-02-06T18:27:17.255-08:00That is such a good idea. I have very limited gard...That is such a good idea. I have very limited garden area, and this might be the way I go this year too-sticking to just a few items. Keeping it simple is the way to go. We have an awesome farmer's market that I can get the other produce from during the summer.LBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-26681855887121230702011-02-06T18:24:18.754-08:002011-02-06T18:24:18.754-08:00Good luck with your gardening and seed sprouting. ...Good luck with your gardening and seed sprouting. I own a garden center in north central Kansas - so just a little info. Instead of Roma, you should plant Viva Italia or San Marzano - they both have larger tomatoes, heavier yields, and fewer seeds. Also, I'm not sure what kind of containers you are starting your seeds in, but if you cover them in saran wrap at night, it helps to hold in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-10696582901126737412011-02-06T17:50:35.019-08:002011-02-06T17:50:35.019-08:00Have you seen the books by Mel Barthamew (sp?) The...Have you seen the books by Mel Barthamew (sp?) The Square Foot garden books. They are great. Many ideas for how to grow food year around in a small area.Roxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-23274817213304247892011-02-06T09:25:59.599-08:002011-02-06T09:25:59.599-08:00I like the idea of planting for the purposes of ca...I like the idea of planting for the purposes of canning!freedom journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776335993336689694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-75432742817090424392011-02-06T04:45:32.458-08:002011-02-06T04:45:32.458-08:00I just got the lasagna gardening book at my librar...I just got the lasagna gardening book at my library...it's quite interesting. I plant a lot of a large variety and can/freeze/dehydrate as much as possible. It saves me quite a little bit and provides us with organic veggies all year long for just a few dollars a year. Having chickens really cuts down on the cost as well because it makes great compost and helps everything break down in theCity Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474047622089407153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-40461372648562904322011-02-06T03:20:00.570-08:002011-02-06T03:20:00.570-08:00Oh it's good that you mentioned! I'm movin...Oh it's good that you mentioned! I'm moving to WA to finally start a life together with my fiancé within a matter of weeks, and despite not having a garden, we have a large patio that gets decent amounts of sun, and we've already made plans for what to plant.<br /><br />I'm happy R. has a green thumb, too. It's so easy to get things done when every team member in the family Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-10790968341170745402011-02-05T19:21:07.076-08:002011-02-05T19:21:07.076-08:00Thanks for the great "start your garden"...Thanks for the great "start your garden" tips! My boys and I are hoping to start a garden of our own this year - wish us luck! :)Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526319108964057864noreply@blogger.com