One of the benefits in living a sub-tropical climate is that I can grow vegetables when most of the country is buried under snow. I can grow food year round which helps my food bill plus I am outside in fresh air. I haven't actually had much of a chance to start planting since it's rained almost every day for the last two weeks. I'm expanding a little more for the fall season, but not too much so it's overwhelming. I bought my seeds for baby spinach, green onions, and two variety packs of lettuce. I made sure one variety pack is slow to bolt since we usually have spring weather in late February. My father-in-law is giving me transplants of cabbage and broccoli.
I was very pleased with how well my garden did this past year. I had more than enough cucumbers which I used to make pickles. It was a big hit with our family. I want to learn how to can so I can give dill pickles as gifts. I decided to stagger the seeds so I don't get so overwhelmed with everything wanting to harvest near the same time. This will be really helpful with the lettuce, cabbage, and spinach plants. My husband is really looking forward to the lettuce since he likes to eat salads in the morning for breakfast. If you live in a snowy climate then use your winter to make gardening plans and looking at seeds.
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Don't forget that IT DID SNOW last year down in your parts! LOL! Make sure to take pics and post them of all the yummy veggies! One of these days I will make my way for a visit down home and have to come see you and the hubby!
I'm hoping to have some sort of fall garden. My summer garden didn't go so great for all the seeds that I planted. I do have photos on my blog of some of the goodies that I did retrieve.
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Gardening is not my forte. But living in a country that is hot and wet throughout the year, keeping colorful and beautiful plants is very easy. When I was younger, I hate gardening very much. Now though, I think I can manage a little. Maybe in another 10 years, I'll have a garden with beautiful landscape of my own.. :P Plus, it's easy to have your own veggie in your own house compound.. :)
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