Garden

kaytlynhope · 12-13-2014, 09:05 PM

We found a place to live and it sits on 1/4 of an acre so I'd like to start a vegetable garden. I have no idea how to start, when/what to plant. Does anyone have useful links?

rosesnsnails · 12-13-2014, 09:18 PM

I thought there used to be a forum here, but I'm having trouble finding it. I'll have to dig through my Pinterest, but I think I have a list of when to plant things in there.

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http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...play.php?f=431

believer · 12-13-2014, 09:23 PM

Where in Tx are you? I am in north Tx and the North Texas Vegetable Gardeners facebook page is really helpful.

kaytlynhope · 12-13-2014, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosesnsnails

I thought there used to be a forum here, but I'm having trouble finding it. I'll have to dig through my Pinterest, but I think I have a list of when to plant things in there.

---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ----------

http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...play.php?f=431

I couldn't find the forum but I'm on mobile

Quote:

Originally Posted by believer

Where in Tx are you? I am in north Tx and the North Texas Vegetable Gardeners facebook page is really helpful.

I'm in central Texas

rcsmom · 12-14-2014, 06:01 AM

The only advice I will give is start small! It is very easy to get excited and plant way more garden that you have time and energy for.
Like I have done...

believer · 12-14-2014, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaytlynhope

I'm in central Texas

you might want to look at the facebook page anyway - there are members on it who are from other states even although it is mostly local. The people on it are really helpful and it is my favorite part of facebook.
You can also check out library books on the topic and see if there are some forums or facebook groups that are local to your area.
We started our veggie garden last year.
Dh built a raised bed and it was quite experimental, but fun and we did get edible produce from it.

kaytlynhope · 12-14-2014, 07:34 PM

I'm going to grow tomatoes and summer squash to start. Possibly cucumbers too

believer · 12-14-2014, 08:04 PM

Many years ago I grew squash and it was fabulous and made more than I could ever imagine eating. I gave tons away to neighbors. This summer squash bugs destroyed most of my squash and eventually got to my cucumbers as well. From what I saw on the facebook group, that was common in my area. My cousin, who lives in the Houston area, however, had no problem with squash bugs.
Last year, I grew two large, fruitless tomato trees.
This year, I had one monster cherry tomato plant that made tons of tomatoes. My advice on tomatoes is to put them in the ground early and cover well if there are late freezes. They tend to produce well when it is cooler weather, but the tomatoes ripen more as it heats up. The end of July and August are too hot here for them. Then, they perked up and started making tons of tomatoes again in the fall, but we had an early freeze and I had to harvest tons of green tomatoes. I just finished them off. They were good.
Kale and chard grows well in cooler weather - early spring into the beginning of summer and again late fall and winter.
Black eyed peas - I just planted the ones from my pantry - love the TX summer heat! And they are really fabulous fresh! I totally recommend them.

NovaG · 12-18-2014, 12:58 PM

Last year was my first year for a garden. I started out small. Mainly tomatoes, cucumbers and cilantro. Not fancy. This year pretty much the same except I added carrots, and green onions.

CelticJourney · 12-18-2014, 03:35 PM

http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...play.php?f=431 link to the gardening forum. If you decide you want this thread moved there, just hit the report button and let us know and someone will take care of it for you.

12-13-2014, 09:05 PM	#1
kaytlynhope Rosebud Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Garden We found a place to live and it sits on 1/4 of an acre so I'd like to start a vegetable garden. I have no idea how to start, when/what to plant. Does anyone have useful links? __________________ INFP and Type 2/3 Wife of Joseph since 12/31/2011 Mother of Isaac since 5/22/2014

12-13-2014, 09:18 PM	#2
rosesnsnails Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,632	Re: Garden I thought there used to be a forum here, but I'm having trouble finding it. I'll have to dig through my Pinterest, but I think I have a list of when to plant things in there. ---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ---------- http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...play.php?f=431 __________________ Jen Wife to J since 1994 Mom to J since 1998 Mom to J since 2000 Angel Baby Joshua Aaron 2003 Momma to J since 2009 (born 11 weeks early) Using my favorite smilely as often as I can, Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done-C.S. Lewis-from a letter To Mrs. L.

12-13-2014, 09:23 PM	#3
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Garden Where in Tx are you? I am in north Tx and the North Texas Vegetable Gardeners facebook page is really helpful. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

12-14-2014, 06:01 AM	#5
rcsmom Rose Bouquet Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being ~ Kittie Frantz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western NY Posts: 666	Re: Garden The only advice I will give is start small! It is very easy to get excited and plant way more garden that you have time and energy for. Like I have done... every year __________________ Jessica Momma to DS1-the Monkinroanie DS2-the Sweet Punkin DS3- the Peanut and the rainbow babies DS4 and DD

12-14-2014, 07:34 PM	#7
kaytlynhope Rosebud Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Re: Garden I'm going to grow tomatoes and summer squash to start. Possibly cucumbers too __________________ INFP and Type 2/3 Wife of Joseph since 12/31/2011 Mother of Isaac since 5/22/2014

12-14-2014, 08:04 PM	#8
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Garden Many years ago I grew squash and it was fabulous and made more than I could ever imagine eating. I gave tons away to neighbors. This summer squash bugs destroyed most of my squash and eventually got to my cucumbers as well. From what I saw on the facebook group, that was common in my area. My cousin, who lives in the Houston area, however, had no problem with squash bugs. Last year, I grew two large, fruitless tomato trees. This year, I had one monster cherry tomato plant that made tons of tomatoes. My advice on tomatoes is to put them in the ground early and cover well if there are late freezes. They tend to produce well when it is cooler weather, but the tomatoes ripen more as it heats up. The end of July and August are too hot here for them. Then, they perked up and started making tons of tomatoes again in the fall, but we had an early freeze and I had to harvest tons of green tomatoes. I just finished them off. They were good. Kale and chard grows well in cooler weather - early spring into the beginning of summer and again late fall and winter. Black eyed peas - I just planted the ones from my pantry - love the TX summer heat! And they are really fabulous fresh! I totally recommend them. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

12-18-2014, 12:58 PM	#9
NovaG Seedling Rose Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 10	Re: Garden Last year was my first year for a garden. I started out small. Mainly tomatoes, cucumbers and cilantro. Not fancy. This year pretty much the same except I added carrots, and green onions.

12-18-2014, 03:35 PM	#10
CelticJourney Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34,561	Re: Garden http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...play.php?f=431 link to the gardening forum. If you decide you want this thread moved there, just hit the report button and let us know and someone will take care of it for you. __________________ Elizabeth "Truth without love is divisive and hurtful & love without truth is anemic"--Pastor Estep Arise, cry out in the night...pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord; Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children..; Lamentations 2:19

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