tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post3742687049129623671..comments2024-02-16T03:12:28.123-06:00Comments on Bacon and Eggs : Just Do ItAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-71627971223921706142014-04-21T14:44:36.889-06:002014-04-21T14:44:36.889-06:00Spring is tough - you're so ready to get thing...Spring is tough - you're so ready to get things in the ground NOW! I have been trying to hold back (having had a similar experience with tomatoes) and only put in onions and beets. I know it's better up here to wait until mid-May to really start. Very good advice about gardening. It sure isn't something you can just pick up right at the get-go.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-69310252688975507862014-04-20T07:51:48.477-06:002014-04-20T07:51:48.477-06:00Dang I just re=read that comment and had to laugh....Dang I just re=read that comment and had to laugh. See what I get for trying to type before I've had my coffee????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-76196665041972495722014-04-20T07:50:00.087-06:002014-04-20T07:50:00.087-06:00Sorry about the "wash out" so far on the...Sorry about the "wash out" so far on the garden so far. I've been looking forward to seeing how you do. Its been a strange weather year so far for most everyone it seems. I'm really hoping we have seen the last of the cold weather for awhile bur I'm in NO hurry to see summer roll around. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-84896561423337142842014-04-19T19:50:31.631-06:002014-04-19T19:50:31.631-06:00Blackberry winter is a cool spell we have when the...Blackberry winter is a cool spell we have when the blackberries bloom. Sometimes it might be cold enough to freeze and sometimes not but seem to always have cooler weather when the blackberries bloom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-35076945338633239222014-04-19T10:44:16.690-06:002014-04-19T10:44:16.690-06:00Every time the ground starts to dry out enough to ...Every time the ground starts to dry out enough to turn it, we have another big storm come up out of the gulf and flood everything. Had one last night. But surely summer is coming and then we will just have thunderstorms in the evenings, not enough to stop me from trying to garden again.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-71006445385238960672014-04-19T08:44:43.979-06:002014-04-19T08:44:43.979-06:00LOL @ your plants everywhere!! I should have done...LOL @ your plants everywhere!! I should have done the same thing! Thanks for the good wishes. I hope this year we ALL have successful gardening. With prices raising almost daily it seems, we are going to really need a good garden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-87679820899408516582014-04-19T08:40:50.301-06:002014-04-19T08:40:50.301-06:00Denis, I sure don't know how you do it. I cou...Denis, I sure don't know how you do it. I could never ever live that far north! I think you guys are really tough to be able to handle that much cold!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-685945785400091122014-04-19T08:38:43.251-06:002014-04-19T08:38:43.251-06:00Thanks for your insight on the danged springs here...Thanks for your insight on the danged springs here. I thought it was strange that most of the information that I could find online used the April 15th date for the last freeze. It's just not worth starting over anymore so next year I'll try to wait till at least Easter, (It's just SO HARD to wait) I hear you about things not "being right here lately" Boy do I ever!<br /> You're right, heck all I lost were a few tomatoes and there is still time to replace them. No worries, I just hate getting bit by the danged weather!<br />Thanks for stopping by!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-36195199766785567412014-04-19T08:33:14.271-06:002014-04-19T08:33:14.271-06:00You sure are right about the learning. The assumin...You sure are right about the learning. The assuming part is what will get me in trouble every time. I suppose I hadn't even thought of comparing the cost of a plant vs the vegetable returns! I like that!! <br />Good suggestion on the those rolls. I think you are onto something using that recipe for hamburger or hotdog buns. Sometimes we'll want burgers sort of at the last minute. These would be great for those "spur of the moment" meals! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-29177921694992394762014-04-19T08:26:38.611-06:002014-04-19T08:26:38.611-06:00What is a blackberry winter? Sounds interesting. ...What is a blackberry winter? Sounds interesting. I haven't seen any dewberries since we've moved out here. I try to keep my eyes open for them though as I just love them. Sooner or later I'll learn about early planting! I do know I'll not be setting out any more tomatoes until after Easter. :-) <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-60563625404303521822014-04-19T08:18:13.698-06:002014-04-19T08:18:13.698-06:00Ohhhhh noooo.....so sorry bout hearing this news! ...Ohhhhh noooo.....so sorry bout hearing this news! I do hope we don't have more freezes this year....looking forward to getting mine in the ground. My greenhouse/storage/laundry room is getting out of hand!<br />I pray that God Blesses Your Garden and do hope the remainder of the year is successful!M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-75108405692846327252014-04-18T08:18:08.189-06:002014-04-18T08:18:08.189-06:00we are not safe until very late May up here is Sas...we are not safe until very late May up here is Saskatchewan from frost so I envy your growing seasons!prairie gopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215420940970189864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-37803157364951464882014-04-18T06:27:27.883-06:002014-04-18T06:27:27.883-06:00I have lived in the N.E Oklahoma for 14 years and ...I have lived in the N.E Oklahoma for 14 years and N.W. Arkansas for 30 and these past few springs are really not typical...they are weird...This year I am waiting until the first of May to plant anything...Used to it was safe to plant after April 15th...that is how it was for as long as anyone around here can remember...things are just not right lately in lots of ways...Sorry you lost your plants but at least its still early and not all is lost, you will still be able to get tomatoes...just a couple weeks later than you had hoped for!The Homestead Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111680238499268430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-17162894377004675402014-04-17T21:17:35.165-06:002014-04-17T21:17:35.165-06:00Sci, It's what you learn not do and checking y...Sci, It's what you learn not do and checking your assumptions that seems the hardest for me. I always sort of sucked with plants but I'm going on my 5th year of gardening raised beds getting better and I still consider myself a newbie. I buy some plants and considering the cost of veggies now a days if I get a pound or two and/or learn a bit more about gardening at $2.50 a plant I'm ahead of the game. <br /><br />Did the 30 minute dinner rolls and while it took me 45 minutes total they turned out great! I used the dough hook to knead the rolls about 3 minutes before the final 10 minute rest. If you are doing the rolls by hand you should double the time spent kneading the dough if you want fast rolls. I will be trying out this recipe but shaping hamburger and hot dog buns. I think it will be perfect for those and a huge money saver. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-84915738639242213822014-04-17T19:55:16.235-06:002014-04-17T19:55:16.235-06:00I live in SE Oklahoma and learned a long time ago ...I live in SE Oklahoma and learned a long time ago to wait until after Easter for any warm weather plants. We always have a cool spell around Easter and during blackberry winter. The dew berries are blooming and some blackberries are starting to bloom here. My potatoes got bit back by the cold weather that got your tomatoes but I didn't have any tomatoes out yet. I plan to start planting tomatoes, peppers, beans etc. soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-91603398460126256152014-04-17T19:32:05.934-06:002014-04-17T19:32:05.934-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891991082347765493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-83051018179404374572014-04-17T18:06:57.895-06:002014-04-17T18:06:57.895-06:00Sara, you've been at this long enough to trust...Sara, you've been at this long enough to trust your instincts! I wanna be like you when I grow up :- )*wink*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-78794661219028410192014-04-17T18:04:32.093-06:002014-04-17T18:04:32.093-06:00kymber you know I'll roll with the flow and ge...kymber you know I'll roll with the flow and get some more planted. It's just that sort of thing that I should have (but didn't) stressed. You can't just toss out seed/plants and expect the perfect garden to just "happen". I just hate it when I get caught off guard because I apparently didn't learn that lesson the last time around.. It does make a very real point though. Even if you think you know what the heck you are doing... trust Murphy to play the ace of spades!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-29796735574066455892014-04-17T17:57:28.973-06:002014-04-17T17:57:28.973-06:00Bellen, I can't stress just how much keeping a...Bellen, I can't stress just how much keeping a garden journal helps. What's up with the Master Gardeners? You would think they could figure out year round planting down there where you are. My dad gardens year round too. He's just a tad north of Galveston bay. This time of year he likes to mess with me about how nice his tomatoes look. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-58320468713050626562014-04-17T17:51:02.688-06:002014-04-17T17:51:02.688-06:00Sandy,
I'm so glad that you "only"...Sandy,<br /> I'm so glad that you "only" lost 4 plants. And honestly... the weatherman didn't give us any heads up. (well two days but with all the technology they have now I figure they should have seen this one coming) I wish I could put all the blame on the weatherman but I shouldn't have planted a week earlier than the ok ag ext recommends. I hope I learned my lesson this time. <br /> It actually ties into "everyone should garden" and the steep learning curve I've been talking about. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-5351419751397752092014-04-17T17:44:15.662-06:002014-04-17T17:44:15.662-06:00Jim, Texas is truly a great gardening state. (Some...Jim, Texas is truly a great gardening state. (Something my dad enjoys poking fun at me about) It's really been a long long winter around here. I was willing to flip the coin and lost this time. Another lesson learned for sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-42316553924639452712014-04-17T17:41:27.139-06:002014-04-17T17:41:27.139-06:00Don't you love it when you think you're wa...Don't you love it when you think you're way behind the eightball and come up flush!! I'm happy for you that you still had your plants in the house! I came up short by only a couple of days and I'd have missed the dang freeze. This just goes to show you that it doesn't matter how much we think we know, there is always a lesson to be learned. Good Luck on your garden this year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-80098940436165072142014-04-17T17:01:59.540-06:002014-04-17T17:01:59.540-06:00That really stinks that you lost all of your tomat...That really stinks that you lost all of your tomatoes. For once my being so far behind in getting everything done has paid off; I had just replanted my starts in larger container and they were still under the grow light inside. Who knew we'd have frost in APRIL. Good grief!chipmunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341260129072773457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-49136925084835552602014-04-17T09:43:39.251-06:002014-04-17T09:43:39.251-06:00Texas is really a great state for gardeners becaus...Texas is really a great state for gardeners because of the weather. Most of the time! Still, this year is really crazy with the weather, so who knows what will happen?<br /><br />Good luck!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-10586892545250287632014-04-17T09:21:21.807-06:002014-04-17T09:21:21.807-06:00SCI,
Oh no, I'm sorry you lost all of your to...SCI,<br /><br />Oh no, I'm sorry you lost all of your tomatoes, we lost 4 tomato plants. We obviously didn't get those tomato plants covered enough. Plus I believe the weatherman didn't know what the heck they were talking about. <br /><br />Everyone should garden, even if you don't have property. Like you mentioned, use some pots on your porch. Create a salad garden. The funny thing is you can cut your lettuce each time you need it from the pot, and it will continue to grow providing you with a beautiful salad each and every time. And if you don't have pots, recycled buckets, cans, butter dishes, milk cartons all work really well. <br /><br />Keep us the fabulous work you do in your garden, I know you'll have plenty of tomatoes real soon.<br /><br />Hugs to you and Mars!!!<br />SandySandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.com