Apr. 12, 2008
RI Gardening
I thought I would blog about my garden. I have gradually become a more prolific gardener over the years. Last year I had great success with the seedlings I started indoors. I didn't even have to go out and buy any!
This past week I went to Walmart and bought a tray with "peat pellets" to start our seeds in. These worked really well last year. After the seedlings grow and get their second set of leaves, I put them in to larger "pots" - meaning yogurt containers, sour cream containers, and the like.
I bought our seeds at a local discount store (Job Lot) that sells Burpee at 40% off. The children came with me. I always let them pick out what they would like to plant as well.
Last night, I stayed up way too late and set up a work lamp over a shelf in our basement. I will use this as a grow light area when the seedlings get bigger.
My 5YOD and I planted the seeds in the saturated pellets this afternoon. Actually she did most of the planting. They will sit on my kitchen window sill for warmth in their clear plastic house until they germinate and when they get bigger I will transfer them down under the grow light and transplant them as needed.
In the brief sun today, I sent my sons out to spread out the chicken manure that my daughter had dumped (from her chickens) at the gate to the garden. They weren't out there long before it started raining, but they got the job done. They will need to turn over the garden the next sunny day.
Also, my 11YOS has always wanted to start an orchard. I did some research today and found a good plan for one. Hubby will have to pitch in on that one I think!
So that's where we are here in RI. Just starting our seeds inside. I guess I could start some cold crops, but my kids don't like them!
I will keep you updated as gardening season progresses.
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