tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post5800820486847501507..comments2024-03-11T03:34:36.191-07:00Comments on Green, Broke & Living in Kits: Winter Container GardeningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post-30170783886605262022011-01-01T16:59:42.511-08:002011-01-01T16:59:42.511-08:00Hey Tanya,
The plastic (or other insulation - hay ...Hey Tanya,<br />The plastic (or other insulation - hay or straw, burlap, shredded newspaper, etc.) is to keep the cold air off the plants to protect from frost. If the plant itself freezes, it may not survive (some plants are 'hardier' than others!). I didn't protect my plants well and lost almost everything when it got to -8 C just recently. :(<br />Here's an article on Winter gardening at West Coast Seeds: http://www.westcoastseeds.com/topicdetail/topic/winter-crop-protection/ (It's also a great place to buy seeds that will over-winter!).<br />Sometimes putting a mini-greenhouse/cloche/plastic cover over your peppers, tomatoes or other heat-loving plants will help extend their growing season (by keeping the night temperatures artificially higher). :)<br />I hope you've had more success than I did with any winter gardening you did this year! Happy New Year!Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726411656792081025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post-41031632703199816112010-12-30T00:11:00.544-08:002010-12-30T00:11:00.544-08:00I'm just curious, why we need to put some plas...I'm just curious, why we need to put some plastic cover this container or pot?<br /><br />Just like to share with you a famous quote...<br /><br />"The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants. " -- Shakespeare<br /><br />You can get more <a href="http://quotelandia.com" rel="nofollow">famous quotes</a> at http://quotelandia.comTanya Boracayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955493761306875641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post-14792466632864976002010-09-22T14:42:57.396-07:002010-09-22T14:42:57.396-07:00How to grow garlic in a container:
http://www.gard...How to grow garlic in a container:<br />http://www.gardenwiseonline.ca/gw/how/2005/01/01/grow-gourmet-garlic-container<br /><br />And a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpCu2h3VV1sHayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726411656792081025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post-72602412741222832302010-09-22T14:07:43.432-07:002010-09-22T14:07:43.432-07:00I should have mentioned this earlier - some nurser...I should have mentioned this earlier - some nurseries might already have seedlings for sale for overwintering, too! Call ahead and let them know your plans. Go with the most helpful nursery! :)Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726411656792081025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post-60730020268881289602010-09-22T14:05:22.875-07:002010-09-22T14:05:22.875-07:00Ha, good question! I would call around the various...Ha, good question! I would call around the various garden centres and ask if they have any of the particular type of seed you're interested in. West Coast Seeds are very popular and sell out very quickly in nursery display cases, but their online service is fantastic and I'm sure you could put in a rush order! Choose varieties that are rated "easy" to save yourself grief. To get started, you'll want to till the soil well, mixing in some organic fertilizer (depending on what you're wanting to grow exactly! Always read the labels first - carrots need sandy, fine, well-drained soil with lowish nitrogen, for example). <br />Grab a pencil and paper (or do it on powerpoint with shapes!) and work out your layout. Unfortunately, plants are like wedding guests and must be seated together carefully and with thought! Companion planting guides (Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants , Gardens a Blaze: http://www.gardensablaze.com/Companions/CompanionYield.htm ) help sort out who should go where.<br />Get yourself some clear plastic (bags cut open, scrap vapour barrier, etc.) to create your own cloches (think mini-greenhouse: frost protection and heat retention), and that's about it!<br />Garlic, radish and spinach are all fair game for September sowing as are some onions and lettuce. <br />Good luck! :)Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726411656792081025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718214544393937746.post-75388885747373942642010-09-22T13:46:13.522-07:002010-09-22T13:46:13.522-07:00Hayley, I love that you've posted this! I hav...Hayley, I love that you've posted this! I have been thinking of doing some "balcony" planting (you'll have to see said "balcony" to understand my trepidation about spending much time at all on the silly thing) this year but wasn't sure if it was too late to get started... or where/how to start, even! Do you have any recommendations for where to get seeds if it's this last-minute?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556759402013173823noreply@blogger.com