News You Can Bruise for 2005 May 9

Permalink [Comments] (5) Mon May 09 2005 10:59:

Yesterdate, the 8th of May, I installed seeds in my garden. Sunflowers, watermelons, corn, and "garden beans" (As opposed to beans that grow in the rec room? They look like green beans so I planted them.). I mention this so that I'll have a record of when I planted these things. I don't remember when I planted the potatoes, so I don't know when to reap the harvest. I don't even know how potato plants work. I guess I'll find out when I dig one up.

Still to plant: canteloupe, pumpkin. Already planted: potatoes, rhubarb, garlic.

My mother says there's no way to know what to grow: you just have to plant things and see if they die or not. Nothing grew when I planted last year, but I planted way too late and also the soil in my backyard was all dead. Not even weeds were growing there. I don't have that problem anymore!

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Comments:

Posted by Kristen at Mon May 09 2005 15:07

I wish I had a garden, sounds like fun.

Posted by camille at Mon May 09 2005 17:11

Squash and cucumbers grew like crazy for me last year, and required very little care, but that might only be the case in my zone, but i think you've probably got a good chance there.

Posted by Leonard at Mon May 09 2005 17:15

It's like a roll of the dice. C'mon, squash-like things!

Posted by Anonymous at Mon May 09 2005 22:31

Your mother isn't entirely correct. Yes, the dirt & your local area are different than other places, so someone from the other side of the country can't say plant xxx in early May and yyy in late May. But certain plants are hardier than others, so you could opt to plant them. Also, OTHERS in your area probably already know what works and what doesn't. So find a gardening club or ask questions of your local nursery or wait until a farmers market & ask them.

Posted by anonymous at Tue May 10 2005 14:06

I don't think that the phrase is "installed", but that's kind of funny. Be sure to give your beans plenty of room, they grow like crazy.

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