tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post4449654055566664895..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Growin' and Pickin' the GardenFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-27753868932956822742014-06-08T20:29:06.777-05:002014-06-08T20:29:06.777-05:00I always keep extra seeds on hand, Kathi, just in ...I always keep extra seeds on hand, Kathi, just in case. Onion seeds aren't known for their long-term viability, but I've had good luck with older Wala-Wala seeds. They aren't the best keepers, but their seeds have a longer shelf life. I may see if I can get another batch of seedlings up and ready to plant about September 1st, and see how they turn out. But after reading other's advice here, I am also going to pull the dirt back on the onions in the garden and see how they will do.<br /><br />I also plan to plant some fall carrots. A friend down the road left some of her late carrots in the ground last winter, and just went out and pulled a few when she wanted them. They didn't get very big, but the green tops didn't die off all winter. I was very surprised, so now it's my turn to try it.<br /><br />It rained another 2 1/2" or more today, with more on the way tomorrow. We need a break from the mud. Some sunshine would be nice, even if it will get really muggy from the humidity. <br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-3657836596529572992014-06-08T19:24:54.473-05:002014-06-08T19:24:54.473-05:00Supposedly you can grow onions as a fall crop, alt...Supposedly you can grow onions as a fall crop, although I've not tried it. The reason most people don't is that it's hard to find seeds then in the stores, and onion sets are even harder to find. Just another reason to save seed. My carrots never came up this year. As late as my garden is, I did find two tiny green tomatoes yesterday. All this rain has been wonderful but it's pretty soggy out here.Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252527015193035090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-15350501059688682452014-06-08T17:24:01.738-05:002014-06-08T17:24:01.738-05:00We were surprised about the chicken. It gave us so...We were surprised about the chicken. It gave us something to think about. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-86444844456380016062014-06-08T11:39:09.115-05:002014-06-08T11:39:09.115-05:00Wonderful garden tour! I liked your remark about ...Wonderful garden tour! I liked your remark about Kentucky Fried Chicken! We have found even grocery store does not taste as good as our own. We can make change in our food health. High Fructose corn syrup was my nemesis [still is as it is so hard to avoid] I have worked so hard to get it out of my diet but Ralph being kind got me a bottle of ginger ale the other day ...High fructose. It was so nauseatingly sweet I could not drink it. You can win the war on Industrial food! Your garden proves it!<br /><br />Take care both of you!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-55961880418311320282014-06-08T07:14:28.410-05:002014-06-08T07:14:28.410-05:00I have read a lot about growing onions, but have n...I have read a lot about growing onions, but have never run across the advice I am getting here. I really appreciate the information.<br /><br />It has been storming all night, and now this morning, all of the corn is laying over. It may not be the year for corn unless I replant it. It is interesting how each year brings different challenges.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-50706936342863009512014-06-08T00:23:53.392-05:002014-06-08T00:23:53.392-05:00I grew wonderful onions when i used to garden big....I grew wonderful onions when i used to garden big. I planted them by the case. The secret to growing large onions is to start pulling the dirt away from them as they grow. Only the root needs to be in the dirt. Its easy just takes some time to do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31125754686858869522014-06-07T22:14:00.327-05:002014-06-07T22:14:00.327-05:00I had thought about that, but I figured it was too...I had thought about that, but I figured it was too late for these. I will try it, thank you!<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31909780498017644792014-06-07T22:12:04.585-05:002014-06-07T22:12:04.585-05:00Onions grow on top of the ground. Rake the dirt a...Onions grow on top of the ground. Rake the dirt away from them and leave only the roots in the ground. You will have onions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com