Gardening

drray23

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3. So, we have not gardened in a few years because of two reasons

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 11:55 AM

Jan 2025

1) I was so busy at work that I found it hard to make time for it

2) Our last few attempts to grow tomatoes, we got plagued by either diseases or bugs.

We live in southeastern Virginia (tidewater area) close to the border with North Carolina. I am considering trying again but would probably want to do raised beds to save on my back even though we live on a farm and have acres of land I could plough. At 58 and busy at work, I feel its not the best option.

What do you think are easy things to grow in raised beds (By that I mean those wooden beds that are a couple of feet of the ground) ?

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Let's kick this form into action. What are you planning to grow in your 2025 garden? [View all] NewHendoLib Jan 2025 OP

An excellent and most timely question. Turbineguy Jan 2025 #1

I really want to get this form active - focusing on healthy pursuits will help us through the next 4 years! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #2

So, we have not gardened in a few years because of two reasons drray23 Jan 2025 #3

Howdy - some thoughts below. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #4

Pineapples, bananas, papayas, and coconuts. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #5

clearly, you and I have very different growing conditions! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #6

In addition to the standards Shambala Jan 2025 #7

Yes!...already been planning... MiHale Jan 2025 #8

this all sounds great. I've really gone all in on straw bales - they really excel for me. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #19

Trying something on the bales this winter... MiHale Jan 2025 #20

Last year, because we anticipated watering issues at a NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #21

👍Thanks MiHale Jan 2025 #22

A little earlier than I usually start planning. GardenGnome Jan 2025 #9

sounds great. Yes, I always feel better when pondering gardening in winter. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #18

Just watched one of your presentations regarding container and straw bale gardening drray23 Jan 2025 #10

Pine straw doesn't really break down quickly enough, and repels water - hence the wheat straw. I've not tried NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #17

I just planted broccoli and tomatoes under my grow lights. scipan Jan 2025 #11

key with broccoli - doesn't like its growth checked by weather changes NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #16

Ewwww. Another reason to keep them inside. scipan Jan 2025 #23

Let us know how it does. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #24

I discovered stock tanks Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #12

I really like Jimmy Nardello - what a pepper machine! Growing in containers is also a joy. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #15

allll the things. MissB Jan 2025 #13

this all sounds great. My gardens are now decreasing a bit in size as my age increases! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #14

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Never heard of the brand you're "promoting" with pole saw link. GP6971 Mar 29 #30

Fresh beets samplegirl Mar 29 #26

My garden is public. I live in an apartment neighborhood. Years ago, my neighbor identified about 20 Scrivener7 Mar 29 #27

Your garden sounds ambitious! PJMcK Mar 29 #28

We've moved so starting over at our new home. lark Mar 29 #29

4 oclocks are great for reseeding Figarosmom Apr 1 #32

I love that about them. lark Apr 1 #33

All kinds of flowers in the front Figarosmom Apr 1 #31

Do you find all those Heirloom varieties at a store or do you order them? lark Apr 1 #34

Order and the save the seeds Figarosmom Apr 1 #35

Thanks so much!! lark Apr 2 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author lark Apr 2 #37

Tomatoes and basil.more to come later. alfredo May 12 #38