Cold Frames. Lance made ours from found material around our yard and the greenhouse project at work. Spent only 12 bucks on the hinges...now that's RRRing at it's finest! Using a cold frame in the garden has many benefits...from maximizing solar exposure to acclimating warm season vegetables. Right now we have carrots, onions, garlic, endive and cilantro popping up. I have opened up one of these bad boys on a cloudy day and been simply amazed at the heat inside...our growing season has been extended tremendously!
We tried our luck at starting seeds indoors this year, something neither of us has done before. Worried now that our seedlings are getting too "leggy", we have limited time spent under the grow light. Perhaps our light is too far above the plants? In any case, we figure it is all a learning experience and it'll only get better with practice.
We have friends that are also fairly new to the garden scene. I have noticed that when we are together, our conversation flows smoothly from one garden subject to the next...from tomato seeds to new salsa recipes...early season radishes to apple pressing. I love this! Not only does the garden bring you closer to your food, but it also brings people together...strengthening family bonds, friendships and traditions. What more could you ask for? (besides more land and time)
And yes...ours is pretty much just a hobby garden...for now.
3 comments:
thank you so much for your comment on my post! i am so glad you did so i knew you were out there. i will be keeping up with you and your garden too.
how long have you been gardening?
I had a garden when I first met my husband...12 years ago! But this is only our 2nd year gardening. It all seems so simple, yet complex at the same time.
Thanks for the feedback...I love comments!
I'm learning gardening this year too!! :)
came across your blog at the post about growing soapnut trees - have you had any success with growing the soapnut trees yet?
& do you know what kind of weather & soil conditions they can survive in? :)
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