tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post4466034047349500731..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Working in the GardenFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-78814122089434060172014-04-06T14:22:18.211-05:002014-04-06T14:22:18.211-05:00Good for you, Fiona. It's funny you think of t...Good for you, Fiona. It's funny you think of the empty dirt as potential. So do I. I tell Frank when we have a freshly turned garden that I can just see all of that food growing out there. Then I see all of the jars full of yummy things to eat. What a great life!<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-26157619914862386952014-04-06T14:19:50.300-05:002014-04-06T14:19:50.300-05:00Thanks, Bellen. Somehow I still feel like I am way...Thanks, Bellen. Somehow I still feel like I am way behind since I didn't get things started as soon as I would like, but most people are just now getting started with their gardens around here. Not many people I know grow their own seedlings, though. <br /><br />I use a little of everything. Many of the seeds I planted this year I bought this year. Some were left from last year and a few are about 3-4 years old. Sometimes I like to experiment with older seeds to see if they are still viable, I just plant more of them since I expect the germination rate to be lower. <br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-64640361904192139552014-04-06T14:16:12.931-05:002014-04-06T14:16:12.931-05:00Leigh, we have tucked working spaces in everywhere...Leigh, we have tucked working spaces in everywhere. What started out as a regular porch has turned into another great work space. Now I don't have to worry about making such a big mess in the house when I plant seeds. Our small growing area in the house is 1 x 12 boards set across our dressers and stacked up on storage totes in front of a south window. It may sound and look a little funny, but it works great. It has been the 'birth' place of many vegetables eaten at our table. Life is good and we are blessed.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-21488208817232349362014-04-06T12:58:47.210-05:002014-04-06T12:58:47.210-05:00We got our potatoes into buckets yesterday. It is ...We got our potatoes into buckets yesterday. It is a simple method to get Irish potatoes when you have very limited space. Your potato plant looks awesome! Well all your garden has that wonderful look of POTENTIAL! It is interesting how every year is a bit different. God Bless you both.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-79280258626330550362014-04-06T07:31:34.332-05:002014-04-06T07:31:34.332-05:00Your seedlings, both inside and out, look terrific...Your seedlings, both inside and out, look terrific. <br />One question - do you start with new seeds each year or use seeds left from last year?Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-79348502230774117752014-04-06T07:09:07.252-05:002014-04-06T07:09:07.252-05:00I envy your seed planting/growing area! Once we ge...I envy your seed planting/growing area! Once we get present building projects finished here, I hope to have a place to do the same. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com