Low Carb Gardening 2007

[not2late]

It's that time of year again, folks!

My mailbox is getting a new seed catalogue almost daily. So I'll be looking them over and thinking what I want to plant this year.

I plan to do some good veggie eating this season!

[Alexa]

Good point! I only just started growing last year so am quite excited though I have the smallest garden and can mainly only use containers!

I'm going to try spinach, rocket and lettuce.

How about you?

[not2late]

Spinach, rocket and lettuce do very well in a container or a small garden. My rocket (called arugula here in the States) gave me consisten crops throughout the spring and early summer. Then I replanted for a fall crop. Since it's been rather a warm winter, I'm still harvesting!

Herbs do well in containers. In fact, I only have 3 herbs planted directly into the ground. The rest are container growers! I love basil, flat-leaf parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, dill, etc.

I'm thinking about trying some more 'edible flowers' this year, in addition to the nasturtiums and pinks.

[boonie stomper]

Why not start now... winter seems to have lost interest in this region after killing off last year's tomatoes.


Already there are Leeks, onions, turnip greens and dandelions coming up. And it hasn't even snowed!!!

I have several pepper plants in pots in the house, and there are oyster mushrooms STILL in my favorite hiking woods!

[Alexa]

Originally Posted by not2late

My rocket (called arugula here in the States) ...
I'm thinking about trying some more 'edible flowers' this year, in addition to the nasturtiums and pinks.

Ah! I was wondering what rocket would be on fitday! Thanks for the info.

Edible flowers sounds great, as only practical stuff gets room in my garden - I wonder how they work out carb-wise?

[sadie147]

I'm a terrible gardiner but I do try, Last year my kale did amazing, as did my rhubarb and celery. For some reason i had great success with zucchini the year before but last year they all rotted on me (didn't over water them either). I also had cabbage do well but the squirrels got to it before i could


It's been so warm here I could almost start a garden now LOL. All of the trees and bushes here are starting to bud. And some animals coming out of hibernation (which apparently is not good). It's unheard of for anything to be budding in early january in Toronto. We usually don't see any activity on the lilca bush until late may early june!

Its quite scary actually.

[hey_nelson]

I'm with you guys, I usually have my tomatos and chilis, this year Im adding varieties of bell peppers. mmmmm

patty

[boonie stomper]

The idea just struck me out of nowhere!

I know what I'm going to plant first!!!



SNOW PEAS!!!!!!

[not2late]

Speaking of an indoor-winter garden, I was tempted to buy one of those Chia Pet herb gardens. The kit contained 4 clay pots, growing medium, and seeds. The only problem with an indoor garden is my housemate. He's a 4 year old tabby cat who likes to chew on plants. I grow oat grass for him and he devours it as soon as the grass is an inch high. I'm afraid if I grow indoor herbs, he'll devour them and let me have the oat grass!!! lol

[sadie147]

Megs I've seen little window greenhouses in some stores..maybe you could try one of those...unless he can figure out how to get it open, which...knowing how smart cats can be, i wouldn't doubt

The only plant in myhouse is a small english lavendar plant i had outside in a pot int eh summer. i've had it since last may and it' hasn't grown an inch LOL. though considering how bad i am with plants i'm just happy it's alvie