tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post3341037025887343978..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: April 23, 2013 - Lilac TimeAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-81946273994031573482013-04-29T11:16:56.007-07:002013-04-29T11:16:56.007-07:00I'll do both...I want to work on the house AND...I'll do both...I want to work on the house AND plant the garden!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-79426400318373516512013-04-29T11:16:14.278-07:002013-04-29T11:16:14.278-07:00David, I'm not so sure mine will do too well a...David, I'm not so sure mine will do too well after today's high winds. My starts were the biggest and best ever, but the weather just won't cooperate.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-43768882400840704042013-04-29T09:42:03.541-07:002013-04-29T09:42:03.541-07:00Beautiful and inspiring. :) You coming out to plan...Beautiful and inspiring. :) You coming out to plant out my mountain garden while I work on the house?The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-11642614735349705282013-04-28T15:29:13.238-07:002013-04-28T15:29:13.238-07:00SO far along and such organization! I am envious, ...SO far along and such organization! I am envious, I have so little out in the yard and frankly my starts don't do very well. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-5131147149759498862013-04-25T07:46:39.548-07:002013-04-25T07:46:39.548-07:00LOL, Farmers Wife, thank you for the compliment. I...LOL, Farmers Wife, thank you for the compliment. I don't consider myself a master gardener, just a determined one! I am so happy with my starts this year, the best and biggest ever. Some of the tomatoes and peppers even have some blossoms. I'm still a bit hesitant to plant any of them out, as we could still get some freezing nights.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-37127843261068027082013-04-25T06:11:58.156-07:002013-04-25T06:11:58.156-07:00Wow - everything looks really great - you are such...Wow - everything looks really great - you are such a HARD worker! We cannot even start on anything yet outside...so all my starts are eager (and HUGE) - LOL<br /><br />Love looking at your progress - you are a master gardener!!Farmers Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596698067321344037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-30925397943452907482013-04-24T21:08:15.776-07:002013-04-24T21:08:15.776-07:00Stefaneener, I did get picked, but due to the subj...Stefaneener, I did get picked, but due to the subject matter of the criminal trial, I told the judge I really didn't feel I could be impartial. I got excused, but I still have to call in again on Friday, so I'm not in the clear yet.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-84208637978528603042013-04-24T21:06:08.561-07:002013-04-24T21:06:08.561-07:00Kris, a lot of peppers is an understatement! Who ...Kris, a lot of peppers is an understatement! Who knew every last seed was viable, LOLAnnie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-1021687939374733742013-04-24T20:43:34.938-07:002013-04-24T20:43:34.938-07:00Sorry about jury selection. Hey, no matter what th...Sorry about jury selection. Hey, no matter what they ask you, volunteer that you planted over 36 pepper plants. Volunteer that over and over. Then talk about compost and black walnut roots. You'll be back in the yard before you know it.<br /><br />And it would have been too bad if you'd missed the lilacs. Good to see you didn't.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-58435724149890895072013-04-24T20:27:21.014-07:002013-04-24T20:27:21.014-07:00Your garden is looking so awesome. You have every...Your garden is looking so awesome. You have everything laid out and planned to perfection. I wish I was better organized in my garden. I can't wait to see your corn plots grow, and wow that is a lot of peppers.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421605987086278458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-47641534601566048912013-04-24T18:56:39.477-07:002013-04-24T18:56:39.477-07:00Nancy, those shelves get moved all around for plan...Nancy, those shelves get moved all around for plants. They held the tiny seedlings in my bedroom, now they are out on the patio. I think I'll leave the shelves out there this summer, rather than store them away. I can put potted plants on them!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-60567233547105732142013-04-24T18:54:57.726-07:002013-04-24T18:54:57.726-07:00Thanks, Mrs. P.....no snow!Thanks, Mrs. P.....no snow!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-45047465711169992882013-04-24T18:54:39.088-07:002013-04-24T18:54:39.088-07:00Anke, my garden looks so bare! Usually I have much...Anke, my garden looks so bare! Usually I have much more growing (and being harvested) by now, but we've had an exceptionally cold spring so far. I'm anxious to see more green out there! Hopefully next week.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-7787450893479433882013-04-24T12:30:43.727-07:002013-04-24T12:30:43.727-07:00Love lilacs too. We don't have any in our yar...Love lilacs too. We don't have any in our yard. Nice wire shelves! That seems like a lot of sweet peppers to me. What do you do with them all? Being a helper to Jon is an important job also! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-16328522918471100162013-04-24T10:12:24.464-07:002013-04-24T10:12:24.464-07:00what lilacs already!!! Your garden looks greatwhat lilacs already!!! Your garden looks greatMrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-82536432042106159672013-04-24T06:24:58.482-07:002013-04-24T06:24:58.482-07:00Hello, tiedyejudy, and welcome to my blog. I'...Hello, tiedyejudy, and welcome to my blog. I've been wanting to try the new lilacs that repeat blooming. You might consider that, as they are cold hardy to -40F and blossom all summer!<br /><br />http://williamsnursery.blogspot.com/2011/05/blooming-back-at-you-bloomerang-lilac.html<br /><br />Lucky you. I've always wanted a greenhouse, but have nowhere to put one without giving up precious garden space. The closest I ever got was the year I grew my plants in the back of the pickup and drove them in and out of the garage, depending on the weather, LOL! Mr. Granny only put up with that for one season.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-47333145906203681802013-04-24T06:16:47.744-07:002013-04-24T06:16:47.744-07:00Langela, the best way is to dig a trench about 12&...Langela, the best way is to dig a trench about 12" deep and amend the soil in the bottom (no fresh manure, which causes scab). Lay your seed potatoes in the trench 8"-12" apart and cover with 3" of soil. As the potatoes grow, begin filling in the trench, leaving a few top leave exposed. The easy way is to dig a hole (or trench) about 9" deep, plant the seeds and fill the hole/trench all the way. I think the yield is greater from method #1, but #2 requires less work and still produces well. Don't fool with "potato towers". More people have failures than successes, and the most potatoes grow in the first 9" of soil from the seed. I used method #2 this year.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-52915259025198725722013-04-24T06:12:12.540-07:002013-04-24T06:12:12.540-07:00I love lilac's, too! We had a tree at our rent...I love lilac's, too! We had a tree at our rental house in Germany and it was gorgeous! Maybe one day I'll have one in my garden here... Your veggies are looking good, can't wait to see it all planted!Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891642887957584851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-70236537255583969992013-04-24T06:08:29.684-07:002013-04-24T06:08:29.684-07:00Daphne, I love the aroma. I hate the suckers thou...Daphne, I love the aroma. I hate the suckers though. It's hard to keep them out of my veggie garden.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-54617885594626418762013-04-24T06:07:43.383-07:002013-04-24T06:07:43.383-07:00Holly, I think mine have looked heavier with flowe...Holly, I think mine have looked heavier with flowers in past years, so I may have gotten carried away with the pruning too.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-46685390883918029222013-04-24T06:06:42.254-07:002013-04-24T06:06:42.254-07:00Dianefaith, mine are about a week early this year....Dianefaith, mine are about a week early this year. They don't last nearly long enough!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-75893412075213692272013-04-24T05:59:38.445-07:002013-04-24T05:59:38.445-07:00I'm jealous! I have lilac bushes, but most ye...I'm jealous! I have lilac bushes, but most years, we get frost which takes out the blooms. Last year was the first (since I planted the first bush in '04) that I had a full bloom on all 3 bushes. I must tell you I am very impressed with your garden, and will be following you regularly. I just got a greenhouse built, and hope to extend my growing season... we are at 7000 feet, so it stays cool longer and gets frost later than other zones. Hope to make up for that now!Judy Sall Fiber Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172226619205640720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-52300374732265736432013-04-24T04:51:07.365-07:002013-04-24T04:51:07.365-07:00I love lilacs, too. Our trees/ bushes don 't h...I love lilacs, too. Our trees/ bushes don 't have a single leaf on them yet this year. Any of them! Typically the trees are almost completely filled out by now. Your gardens look so nice! I know I'm late this year, but do you have any suggestions for planting potatoes. I've never done it before. This week is finally going to be dry and getting warmer, so I'll have the chance to get them in.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-32857314142515736022013-04-24T04:01:19.565-07:002013-04-24T04:01:19.565-07:00Lilacs are one of my favorites too. My neighbor ha...Lilacs are one of my favorites too. My neighbor has a lilac bush the grows over the fence and a bit into my yard. I keep thinking I need to cut it back as it shade the plum tree a bit, but I just can't bring myself to do it.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-27633921914547466212013-04-23T21:39:50.580-07:002013-04-23T21:39:50.580-07:00Lovely lilacs!! I have 3 Korean lilac bushes. My...Lovely lilacs!! I have 3 Korean lilac bushes. My yard people trimmed them this year so no flowers for me. :0( Hopefully they'll make up for it next year!!~TastyTravels~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17242583069509116828noreply@blogger.com