Change of plans

[3KillerBs]

Holy crap, finally got a pic of Dahlia, she is impossible to photograph, lol!

She's magnificent!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

She's magnificent!

Thank you! I'm in the same boat as you with your Australorps, I love these English Orpingtons, lol. Already figuring out who's being sold next year to expand my flock

 

[Auntiejessi3]

First of all, DH told me the other day that he was going to build me two additional raised garden beds in February, I said fantastic! Monday, I checked the mail, and wouldn't you know it, my Baker Creek catalog was in there, so I placed a huge order yesterday (going to grow some quinoa and some other new stuff that will keep in the pantry and freezer) I'll post a list after my order arrives. Second, I walked out the door this morning at 6:15 to go to work and heard my big man crow for the first time! I was absolutely delighted!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Monday, I checked the mail, and wouldn't you know it, my Baker Creek catalog was in there, so I placed a huge order yesterday

Yeah I just got my catalog too - gotta get a list together of what I need for next year, because they get sold out/backed up on orders pretty fast once the weather starts improving.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Yeah I just got my catalog too - gotta get a list together of what I need for next year, because they get sold out/backed up on orders pretty fast once the weather starts improving.

Yes ma'am! I got shafted last year on a couple things I really wanted because I waited. I placed my order yesterday, and got the confirmation email today that it sent, there are a few things I need to start inside before spring so they don't get spent when the heat hits

 

[Iluveggers]

Yeah I just got my catalog too - gotta get a list together of what I need for next year, because they get sold out/backed up on orders pretty fast once the weather starts improving.

I got my order from Baker Creek yesterday

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I got my order from Baker Creek yesterday

I see we're all on the same page

 

[Auntiejessi3]

@rosemarythyme @Iluveggers I've never start plants inside, any recommendations for a simple seed starter? I was looking on Amazon, but geez talk about variety.

 

[Iluveggers]

@rosemarythyme @Iluveggers I've never start plants inside, any recommendations for a simple seed starter? I was looking on Amazon, but geez talk about variety.

I just get whatever is at my farm store. They have seee starter & I grab the cheapest one lol

 

[rosemarythyme]

@rosemarythyme @Iluveggers I've never start plants inside, any recommendations for a simple seed starter? I was looking on Amazon, but geez talk about variety.

My set up's too expensive lol (much of it came as gifts). I have a 2 tier grow light stand from Gardener's Supply Co, a heating mat, and for the pots I used to use the fancy little pod starter sets but they're a waste of money IMO. Nowadays I save plastic pots from nursery plants and fill them with "starter mix" - 4" pots are ideal for me, not too big or small and very commonly available.

I start peppers and eggplant in January, then basil and tomatoes around Feb (they grow faster).