tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post7469005102278161232..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Summer Garden 2009: A ReviewLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3288659538692932522009-12-26T12:19:19.134-05:002009-12-26T12:19:19.134-05:00Wow I am so impressed! And then to think how much ...Wow I am so impressed! And then to think how much more you'll grow as more of your garden comes to life!Katrienhttp://blog.bolanbol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7276105752363982352009-12-24T17:38:24.675-05:002009-12-24T17:38:24.675-05:00Nezzy, and acre of flower gardens sounds heavenly!...Nezzy, and acre of flower gardens sounds heavenly! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and taking the time to comment.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-28707439406926134872009-12-23T10:53:45.045-05:002009-12-23T10:53:45.045-05:00WoW girlfriend, your feedin' my OCFD (obsessiv...WoW girlfriend, your feedin' my OCFD (obsessive compulsive flower disorder) I grow and acre of flowers in various gardens. One includes 38 rose bushes. My garden here on the Ozarks Ponderosa grew very well givin' this farm chick much enjoyment.<br /><br />God bless and have a wonderful Christmas!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86272128271339805652009-12-22T23:23:12.234-05:002009-12-22T23:23:12.234-05:00Ooo, Tina, tell him to look at what I have saved t...Ooo, Tina, tell him to look at what I have saved to see if he's willing to trade for anything!<br /><br />Sharon I am jealous of those potatoes! Would really, really have loved to have gotten some of those into the ground this year. I'll just have to wait until spring, *sigh*Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55487324623325277182009-12-22T19:34:47.485-05:002009-12-22T19:34:47.485-05:00Ditto Theresa - green with envy, but here in the c...Ditto Theresa - green with envy, but here in the cold high desert where the deer ate helped themselves, we are still harvesting potatoes and they are delicious.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71636392590820604682009-12-22T16:32:16.517-05:002009-12-22T16:32:16.517-05:00Maybe I can wrangle a few amish pumpkin seeds from...Maybe I can wrangle a few amish pumpkin seeds from The Shepherd for you. They make wonderful pie and the cooked pumpkin freezes great! T.Tina T-Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054132355737998706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84216257774181705262009-12-22T08:06:47.878-05:002009-12-22T08:06:47.878-05:00Julie, those are the kinds of notes that are reall...Julie, those are the kinds of notes that are really helpful. My online journal is helpful, but I like having pages to turn and to turn back to. <br /><br />Nina, that's a really hard time of year to move! I hope the new owners of your old home enjoy gardening. I know what you mean about all that hard work preparing for new gardens. Next summer it should pay off though. <br /><br />Theresa, thanks! For the compliment and the promise of the recipe. Any chance you'll pop in a few plants next summer?<br /><br />Benita, good idea. Yes, I did keep track of rainfall and temps. I eventually dropped the temps because I couldn't figure out how the information would be useful in the future. The rainfall I keep so I know when to water. It's interesting though, to see those totals each month and for the summer. If you can think of a good reason to keep track of the temperature highs and lows, let me know!<br /><br />Renee, yes, you're right about that. It will be interesting to compare the two gardens a year from now. <br /><br />Annie, I'm sorry to hear about your figs! I hope you have a good crop next year. I agree about having to be around to tend a garden. Vegetables aren't as hardy as weeds, which need no human attention to thrive!<br /><br />Renee, I'm just glad for you and Darly that he's home!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42541985914445518652009-12-21T11:44:35.577-05:002009-12-21T11:44:35.577-05:00re: the home coming. Yes it did seem as if it too...re: the home coming. Yes it did seem as if it took forever to get DH home. But we were only at the airport for 2 hours. I so don't think it's fair that we have to pay for the time it took to FIND a parking spot. sigh<br /><br />The longest part was the paperwork. He had to let them know any ailments he was having so they would pay his medical, and also sign up for his vacation time. DH is a very slow reader and he reads everything...so paperwork takes a long time.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38251990062056108132009-12-21T11:27:00.375-05:002009-12-21T11:27:00.375-05:00You made me jealous, Leigh! In my garden I didn...You made me jealous, Leigh! In my garden I didn't have a single fig this year. And unlike you: I love them fresh! My garden wasn't a great success anyhow. We've been away for too long, I think. I love your garden blog!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457801491872035594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51306572418465289102009-12-21T10:58:11.219-05:002009-12-21T10:58:11.219-05:00I think it is a great idea to keep track of your p...I think it is a great idea to keep track of your progress. Although some issues that you had this year will be totally different in your new garden...the pest info will still apply I think.<br /><br />I think your garden turned out very well, so I can't wait to see next year.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54511692015141520932009-12-21T10:38:33.141-05:002009-12-21T10:38:33.141-05:00Nice records and results! I plan to keep records ...Nice records and results! I plan to keep records next year when I start my garden. Did you keep track of rainfall and temperatires, too?Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16924460598128966232009-12-21T09:25:38.727-05:002009-12-21T09:25:38.727-05:00Green with envy here in gardenless Oregon! For a l...Green with envy here in gardenless Oregon! For a late garden you did remarkably well and have some great seeds for 2010!<br />I owe you a recipe Leigh, and I promise I'll get it up on my blog soon.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36787097889281416032009-12-21T08:54:43.907-05:002009-12-21T08:54:43.907-05:00we moved in August so gardening was interesting. ...we moved in August so gardening was interesting. At the old house the dyeplant garden was left with unharvested woad and weld having finally naturalized. I wasn't able to bring any with me due to timing. The herb garden was mainly left as well. The lavender was winter killed and replaced: I brought those plants with me. I was also able to get the sage plant and a rosemary transplanted. There were 4 tomato plants which had fruit just starting to ripen when we left. The best was the leek bed which I left. It had huge, wonderful, tasty leeks in it. I hope the new owners liked them. At the new house I was able to plant and harvest arugula and a few woody radishes. Two pounds of hardneck garlic was planted as well for harvest next summer. The new garden bed was laid out as well. Not much to show for alot of work last summer though.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9714578809845988012009-12-21T08:54:25.469-05:002009-12-21T08:54:25.469-05:00I think thats such a good idea to keep a record. I...I think thats such a good idea to keep a record. I have a book that I keep record of everything I plant in my yard and garden. It really helps me remember if it doesn't grow very well in our area and if I liked it or not! Boy you had alot even with being late planting.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775727376347737034noreply@blogger.com