tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post2992809891548280679..comments2023-10-06T11:09:47.433-04:00Comments on From Seed to Scrumptious: Is it Time?Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005917822282749127noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-70895780669234366342011-11-06T17:31:05.760-05:002011-11-06T17:31:05.760-05:00Erin, Thank you for your kind comment. It really h...Erin, Thank you for your kind comment. It really has been helpful to me to compile a written and pictorial record of my gardens. I refer back a lot to my earlier posts. Obviously you are reading back threads as well. Thanks, GeorgeGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005917822282749127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-83744851393902241752011-11-06T14:39:25.987-05:002011-11-06T14:39:25.987-05:00I don't think any of us get bored reading your...I don't think any of us get bored reading your posts. Actually I love that you use a lot of pictures and detail. I'm new to veggies and it's great to see what is possible.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394245146898073227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-65990420877285165132011-03-15T17:04:25.587-04:002011-03-15T17:04:25.587-04:00George, I look forward to your future posts. I am...George, I look forward to your future posts. I am a huge fan of cold frames, have built and used them for many years in a variety of locations and gardening situations. They are simple and so effective! My favorite book on this topic is Gardening Under Cover by William Head, an old standby.Oregon Coast Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691847015067880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-43168725254070019712011-03-15T03:06:47.827-04:002011-03-15T03:06:47.827-04:00George, you deserve a medal for "Services to ...George, you deserve a medal for "Services to Re-Purposing"! Those cold-frames seem pretty effective. I have some over-wintered radicchio, which is growing strongly now after just surviving in the colder weather. i love to eat their slightly bitter leaves with a creamy blue cheese dressing.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-78405519333228981382011-03-12T21:15:23.284-05:002011-03-12T21:15:23.284-05:00Awesome, thanks! I actually know of a local guy wh...Awesome, thanks! I actually know of a local guy who sells old windows (who knows where he got them, he has a huge barn of them) so I think I'm gonna look for glass windows and try it that way. I might not be able to build one for this spring but definitely for fall and next spring.kibbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185030390679667464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-53721760790218103142011-03-12T11:09:28.652-05:002011-03-12T11:09:28.652-05:00Kay, I have built my cold frames. Step #1 is to fi...Kay, I have built my cold frames. Step #1 is to find the glass. Window installation companies probably have a massive throwaway problem with old storm windows or doors. Old slider doors would work as well. Some of my cold frames, due to a shortage of time, are just lean tos, without a fourth side. These are not preferable, as they are short. Whatever greens touch the glass in the winter will most likely freeze those leaves. I scavenged some angle pieces from those older metal shelves, those pieces will make great corners to screw the boards together. Drop me an email if you want more specifics. But it is easy and VERY rewarding. Wish I had done it thirty years ago.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005917822282749127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-2861852945923887392011-03-12T08:48:19.522-05:002011-03-12T08:48:19.522-05:00Your greens are looking delicious! I love your col...Your greens are looking delicious! I love your cold frames as well, did you build them yourself? I'm interested in finding out how you did it!kibbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185030390679667464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-80522046841269035212011-03-11T16:11:00.361-05:002011-03-11T16:11:00.361-05:00Thank you Carolyn. Our last frost date is May 10th...Thank you Carolyn. Our last frost date is May 10th. I just can't wait that long to get something going. The hardy greens should be fine, and can be covered against any frost threat.<br /> Shannon, I feel the same way. The starts look great, aren't leggy, and the weather is cool and unpleasant, so just leave them alone.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005917822282749127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-7595106511993964242011-03-11T13:37:02.312-05:002011-03-11T13:37:02.312-05:00Ugh, those geese are a headache. I hope they don&...Ugh, those geese are a headache. I hope they don't find your greens! <br /><br />I've had all my cool season starts on the porch during the day for about a week. I'm thinking this might be the week to take the plunge and put them in the ground. But, they seem happy in their pots, so maybe I won't.... Such a difficult decision!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790469972841942302.post-11166489584213902552011-03-11T12:56:13.467-05:002011-03-11T12:56:13.467-05:00In my zone 5 gardens we'll be waiting until Ma...In my zone 5 gardens we'll be waiting until May 15th to be free of the chance of frost, and then hopefully. So nice to see green in yours!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.com