Edit: Back crossposting didn't work. I think only posts made after you set up your crossposting parameters can be crossposted. I'm not sure about that though, so don't quote me...
Several mystery plants have popped up out of the compost. One of them might be an almond tree. We found out that even though they're pasteurizing almonds now, it's doesn't kill them. I was very happy to hear this. Anyway, something that looked a lot like an almond did indeed sprout and is quickly growing into something that looks like a tiny tree. I'm not sure when we'll put it outdoors, or where we'll place it, but that was a welcome surprise.
There's another mystery plant sprouting in one of the large grey pots that were outside on the porch when we bought the house. Originally, these pots contained ornamental cabbages and assorted flowers, but all of those were annuals that died last winter. I do remember planting some seeds in one of the pots. I also remember noticing that the pot was available and thinking I should use it, and choosing something from some seeds I'd saved. I remember taking care that whatever I chose was OK to plant when there was still a possibility of frost. However, I didn't put a marker in the pot, so now I have no idea what it is. The cotyledon that's poking up out of the dirt looks like it could have come from a pumpkin seed. I guess I'll know once it's bigger whether it's a vine or a tree... (Note to self - mark all planted seeds).
Today I spent much of the day digging up rocks out of the garden and transferring them to the driveway. I have most of the major pot-holes patched, but there's one area that still needs a couple of loads of rocks. There are plenty still left in the garden, though in some areas it's actually getting harder to find rocks (amazing). Rialian repaired his top bar hive which needed a little bit of tightening up and a paint job from being out in the elements all year last year. He got the last touches done today and it's ready to go. Next week we get bees and Austeja will fly again!
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rialian also planted many things. Here's the list:
In the herb areas (we still have to get chicken wire fencing up for the herb areas):
Lemon balm (from our yard in Rockville)
Oregano (plants from shop)
Terragon (plants from shop)
Marjoram (from Rialian's brother)
Raspberry plants (from Rialian's brother)
In a ceramic pot: Rosemary (plants from shop)
In the fenced in garden: Spinach, Snap beans
In Self Watering Containers: Eggplant
Last week he set up self-waterers with two bitter melons, Asian okra, and Thai Basil which he got from the Asian market.
Last week he also sheet mulched a small area of the garden and put in potatoes.
Meanwhile, my tomatoes have sprouted in their peat pots and will be put into the garden area after the last frost. Right now they're indoors with a grow light on them. I plan to sheet mulch a small area of the garden where they'll be. That will prevent having to weed the garden the whole season.
Several mystery plants have popped up out of the compost. One of them might be an almond tree. We found out that even though they're pasteurizing almonds now, it's doesn't kill them. I was very happy to hear this. Anyway, something that looked a lot like an almond did indeed sprout and is quickly growing into something that looks like a tiny tree. I'm not sure when we'll put it outdoors, or where we'll place it, but that was a welcome surprise.
There's another mystery plant sprouting in one of the large grey pots that were outside on the porch when we bought the house. Originally, these pots contained ornamental cabbages and assorted flowers, but all of those were annuals that died last winter. I do remember planting some seeds in one of the pots. I also remember noticing that the pot was available and thinking I should use it, and choosing something from some seeds I'd saved. I remember taking care that whatever I chose was OK to plant when there was still a possibility of frost. However, I didn't put a marker in the pot, so now I have no idea what it is. The cotyledon that's poking up out of the dirt looks like it could have come from a pumpkin seed. I guess I'll know once it's bigger whether it's a vine or a tree... (Note to self - mark all planted seeds).
Today I spent much of the day digging up rocks out of the garden and transferring them to the driveway. I have most of the major pot-holes patched, but there's one area that still needs a couple of loads of rocks. There are plenty still left in the garden, though in some areas it's actually getting harder to find rocks (amazing). Rialian repaired his top bar hive which needed a little bit of tightening up and a paint job from being out in the elements all year last year. He got the last touches done today and it's ready to go. Next week we get bees and Austeja will fly again!
Today
rialian also planted many things. Here's the list:In the herb areas (we still have to get chicken wire fencing up for the herb areas):
Lemon balm (from our yard in Rockville)
Oregano (plants from shop)
Terragon (plants from shop)
Marjoram (from Rialian's brother)
Raspberry plants (from Rialian's brother)
In a ceramic pot: Rosemary (plants from shop)
In the fenced in garden: Spinach, Snap beans
In Self Watering Containers: Eggplant
Last week he set up self-waterers with two bitter melons, Asian okra, and Thai Basil which he got from the Asian market.
Last week he also sheet mulched a small area of the garden and put in potatoes.
Meanwhile, my tomatoes have sprouted in their peat pots and will be put into the garden area after the last frost. Right now they're indoors with a grow light on them. I plan to sheet mulch a small area of the garden where they'll be. That will prevent having to weed the garden the whole season.