I just moved to this house in November. The zone is 8b even though it says 7a. I can tell that the garden beds were not organic because of the undecomposed particles of blue here and there. I have been working on the beds since I moved here. Adding mycorhizzae and beneficial bacteria, along with organic fertilizers and compost. There are three raised beds dedicated to annual vegetables along with one bed dedicated to blueberries and strawberries. I also have some areas that aren't built raised beds. (just straight ground) Don't mistake this for the garden I had when I was selling at the farmer's market which...
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| Seedling Marker I made from a coconut juice can! Mar 24, 2012 | |
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I cut diaper wipe boxes into strips for plant tags. It works well, both for seedling flats and in the garden. Sometimes they even come in pretty colors... |
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Yeah, it does, but it usually lasts long enough. Then I can reuse them next season and write something new. I use sharpies to write. |
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I am following your garden..wondering if your selling at the farmers market this year? We come there a couple times in the summer to catch a concert at Ironstone and always hit the farmers market by the creek! |
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE Cilantro but my plants always go to seed quick. Have you grown it before? Any tips or tricks you have done to prevent the quick to seed behavior? |
| Golden Queen Tomato, Camalay Tomato, Brandywine Tomato, Marconi Pepper Whole garden Mar 23, 2012 | |
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| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 22, 2012 | |
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Shelby and I were outside with flashlights looking at the night crawlers! Big ones! They snap back into their hole when you shine a light on them! Too bad I don't think there is any fish in the creek right now!
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Nice lush greens. Looks like a great start. |
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Yum! I can't wait for lettuce. I wish the season was longer. |
| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 21, 2012 | |
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I have to say that the USDA plant hardiness zone isn't really correct. There seems to be all kinds of microclimates around here. You go a little bit up a hill it's snowing. Ten minutes away from my house to my mom's friend's house there was a 10F differen
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| Prosperosa Eggplant, Red China Eggplant, Fire Chief Petunia Whole garden Mar 21, 2012 | |
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| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 20, 2012 | |
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I'm thinking terrorism against nature! http://grist.org/list/scotts-miracle-gro-pleads-guilty-to-selling-poisoned-bird-seed/
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Do you follow the GMO garden ...she posts a lot of interesting things like this. |
| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 20, 2012 | |
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For months I have searched on the internet for someone under the age of 20 (besides me) that has a passion for organic gardening. I have not found ANYONE. I've typed in all kinds of key words searched through pages...and I really can't find anyone. If som
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kimbakerink
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one knows of anybody, PLEASE!! Tell them to contact me. I'd love to have a friend my age that is as passionate about heirlooms as I am. (I'm posting this multiple places to see if i can find someone) |
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I wish you all the luck. I hope you find many friends and that together you can help change the world... one dinner table at a time. It is good to see younger people taking an interest in "Food". I hope the condition is catching! |
| I started my zinnias and sunflowers a little too soon! Oh well I'll just... Mar 20, 2012 | |
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| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 20, 2012 | |
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Sorry I haven't been on in a while! I haven't been feeling that great! Haven't been able to do much but I have some pictures of some of my seedlings!
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JMTKMS
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Well, your seedlings look wonderful and I hope they make you feel all better! :) :) |
| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 14, 2012 | |
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I have big news. I am going to start a new garden in the back of my house, to grow for the Angels Camp Farmers Market. I explain more in the comments.
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So I've decided I am going to grow for market again this year. This time the garden will be at my house. Along with my raised beds, I am going to start another garden in the back of my house that will b... more » |
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Hadn't heard of that one - sounds neat. Also try putting a post on Freecycle.org with want you need. It is a pretty good site. |
| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 13, 2012 | |
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Don't know if you guy have heard about this! Needs to happen here. 10 year ban. http://www.naturalnews.com/032803_Peru_GMOs.html
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JMTKMS
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Just went and read the article... you are so right. Only if the USA woulda, coulda, shoulda been the leader in such a movement. Only we appear to be the major contributor. I hav... more » |
kimbakerink
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Of for sure! I am STRONGLY against GMOs. |
| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 13, 2012 | |
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This is the hat I wear if I know I'm going to get dirty while gardening. http://www.sundayafternoons.com/store/womens-palm-springs-hat.html
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And this is a cuter one I wear if I'm not getting so dirty! It has a bow in the back :D I always wear hats to protect myself from the sun. I'm extremely fair skinned. http://www.sandiegohat.com/Womens/RibbonCrusher/RBL4744 |
Clenram
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That is pretty! I wear a hat too...I took a picture of myself in the hat..but it was a little scary because I didn't have make-up on. :) |
Clenram
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Did you notice that we are both in that 8b growing zone? |
| kimbakerink's Buzz Mar 13, 2012 | |
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So has anyone had success with heating a greenhouse with christmas lights? I don't think my greenhouse is going to stay warm enough at night.
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IF I had a greenhouse {cough cough Husband please?!} I would experiment with using a heat lamp like the one used in the chicken coop for winter. The red bulb one. I have read of others using the lights but... more » |
JMTKMS
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Twice now thing morning I ve recommended a book called "The Winter Harvest". It focuses on heating green houses without electricity. Row covers in the green house will help, so he say... more » |
kimbakerink
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Considering that my greenhouse is VERY small lol I can't use any sort of light that puts off much heat. I don't really have room for large jugs of water either. Here's my wimpy greenhouse: ... more » |