tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post3613794651590169983..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: March 14, 2009: Baby, It's Cold Outside...But Inside Things are Cookin'!Annie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-54696560793487382952009-03-16T09:27:00.000-07:002009-03-16T09:27:00.000-07:00Cheryl, it's almost under control...I bought and i...Cheryl, it's almost under control...I bought and installed the lights yesterday, now I have to get some plastic to drape over all to keep in some warmth, as the garage is unheated. I have to hurry, I see little sprouts popping up everywhere this morning!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-31764084188444883502009-03-16T01:39:00.000-07:002009-03-16T01:39:00.000-07:00You know you've got it bad (in a good way) when yo...You know you've got it bad (in a good way) when your bathroom is your greenhouse...although technically your bathroom is housing your three greenhouses. You've got your work cut out for you finding them a home when they shoot up six inches over the next few weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-13801788590174362972009-03-15T14:36:00.000-07:002009-03-15T14:36:00.000-07:00Jenn, I'm thinking I might make another (smaller) ...Jenn, I'm thinking I might make another (smaller) one out of medicine bottles. The size I have is good for larger plants like tomatoes, peppers, melons, etc., but they take a lot of soil. A smaller one would be nice for lettuce, spinach, etc.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-62492955772495785472009-03-15T13:33:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:33:00.000-07:00Wow Granny! That's a lot of seedlings. Your soil...Wow Granny! That's a lot of seedlings. Your soil blocks look great too! I might have to try that in the future... now if only I could get John to make me one. ;^)Just Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008462659487802315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-61237689824443690752009-03-14T23:02:00.000-07:002009-03-14T23:02:00.000-07:00EG, in the past three days I've planted 161 pots/b...EG, in the past three days I've planted 161 pots/blocks. With the 7 that survived the trip, I now have 168 seeds/seedlings! If they all germinate and survive, I'm gonna have to buy a farm ;-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-67800778463519134352009-03-14T22:18:00.000-07:002009-03-14T22:18:00.000-07:00Granny, that's alot of peppers! I really like how ...Granny, that's alot of peppers! I really like how the soil blocks look. I may have to make me some next year. I might even make a pretty big soil block maker for tomatoes. Sounds like a project in the making....<BR/><BR/>EGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-55955121108878602392009-03-14T19:16:00.000-07:002009-03-14T19:16:00.000-07:00Cynthia, I tend to use what I have on hand. Can w...Cynthia, I tend to use what I have on hand. Can we say frugal (cheap)? The heating pads are waterproof, and on low they maintain the soil at near 80F...the plants I grew earlier just loved it.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-28885367936406988042009-03-14T19:13:00.000-07:002009-03-14T19:13:00.000-07:00Dan, May 1 is doable, but May 15 is safer so I won...Dan, May 1 is doable, but May 15 is safer so I won't rush it unless the weather turns warmer than usual. I have found early planting doesn't always mean earlier yields, but rather plants languishing and waiting for warm weather.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-66841233749410852992009-03-14T19:06:00.000-07:002009-03-14T19:06:00.000-07:00I bet you are relieved to be home and planting all...I bet you are relieved to be home and planting all your seeds. You must be able to set out tomatoes around May 1st? I need to start mine soon, according to the government's dates they should be started about April 12. I think I will start earlier though. <BR/><BR/>Very nice soil blocks and things certainly are looking steamy.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-51812118935181006202009-03-14T18:06:00.000-07:002009-03-14T18:06:00.000-07:00I am so behind on my seed starting it is pitiful b...I am so behind on my seed starting it is pitiful but I have had my hands full with my kids lately so....the garden must wait a little longer.<BR/><BR/>I like the idea of using the heating pad for the seedlings! Much cheaper than those fancy heating elements you can order in catalogs! I'm filing this idea away for future use! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-76876433772387105512009-03-14T11:55:00.000-07:002009-03-14T11:55:00.000-07:00Wow! You've been busy!Wow! You've been busy!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03063493569828318329noreply@blogger.com