Texas

[Ms Jellybean]

So I am reading that people are starting to plant onions. Are those seeds or bulbs? What else can we start planting before the last frost? I have read peas and spinach. What kind of peas have a high yield, require less space and grow well in Texas?

I have read to start tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, head lettuce, and peppers inside before transplanting to the garden outdoors. Is there anything else you can think of to start in advance?

I planted my onions yesterday. In 3 weeks I am planting carrots, parsnips, rutabaga and broccoli. I refer to Neil Sperry's book (and notes in his facebook page) for my planting info. I found this for onions the other day. I bought sets (bulbs) at my local nursery.

This is also something I would like to know, I want to start a vegetable garden that's as natural as I can get it, I would like to know what kind of seeds I should buy and from where.

I bought mine from Baker Creek. Second year for them. Love the seeds and selection they have. I look for people with similar temps and soil to what I have in the reviews.

I am new to this so i dont know the best sites but someone in a gardening thread recommended rareseeds.com. I went on their site and order a free catalog last week and am waiting for it to come in.

See above. Very happy with the company.

Looks great and so glad you found the brick! I've always wanted to color match something, just never had a need.

I color matched to a cabinet door for trim paint and I have used that color ever since. I have the 'recipe' on the can so I get the same white every time. I don't know if they can match a brick, but I did find a color that is very close I can use.

If you grow under plastic, you can grow just about anything this time of year. I actually had to go buy some new seedlings of spinach, kale, and broccoli - the bunnies have been eating mine that I planted in November. I worked the garden yesterday with the nice weather, and opened up the hoops to find something had made a "bed" in the dirt - right next to one of the water-filled milk jugs that I painted black and put into the garden for nighttime heat release. And of course the kale closest to the jug was pretty much decimated like they just snuggled in and snacked all night.

I have rabbit fencing around my garden and plan to change that out to chicken wire.
I'm going to try some winter gardening next year.

 

[Brookshire11]

I’ll need to get out tomorrow and take a photo with everything cleaned up. I wasn’t able to get one today. The garage looks better now too. I’m going to paint it to match the brick. I can have them color match my brick. I found one in the yard from when the house was built. Forty-six years after the house was built I found a left over brick. What are the odds?​

Looks great!

I got my onions planted today. I have a ton of extras. Would anyone close like some? They are a sweet onion.

I'd totally scoop them up

But We still don't have our raised beds ready. I think we're going to start on them this weekend.

I planted my onions yesterday. In 3 weeks I am planting carrots, parsnips, rutabaga and broccoli. I refer to Neil Sperry's book (and notes in his facebook page) for my planting info. I found this for onions the other day. I bought sets (bulbs) at my local nursery.

I bought mine from Baker Creek. Second year for them. Love the seeds and selection they have. I look for people with similar temps and soil to what I have in the reviews.

See above. Very happy with the company.


I have rabbit fencing around my garden and plan to change that out to chicken wire.
I'm going to try some winter gardening next year.

Just ordered a catalog! I've got a Bountiful Gardens catalog and a Southern Exposure one, I'm just overwhelmed with all the varieties! Definitely seems like open pollination is the way to go..but I'm new to it all. Taking a free gardening class this weekend!

 

[granthamkk]

That's about what an office visit usually is, I think my husband's employer has their office visit set at $35. My husband has had people ask if he will see chickens, but so far no one has actually brought any chickens in to see him. He does see quite a few other kinds of birds though - three "parrot" type birds in one day last week.

This is great to know. I will do some hunting and see who the closet is to my area. Probably got to be one in Haslet or Roanoke. I do love her dearly.

 

[mi2bugz]

Good Morning Fellow Texans!

I see where some of you are wondering what you can plant this time of the year.  I found a really neat site that will e-mail you every month and tell you what can be planted for your climate zone.
Check it out:

http://www.gardenate.com/

Lisa

Thank you so much! Going to sign up now!

I got my catalog from them last week. Loads of heirloom seeds and great pictures. I'm trying to decided which ones I want.

Thanks for the link! This will be very helpful once I get my raised beds up.


Morning fellow Texans. Cold this morning. Yesterday was so nice up in the 70's. Have a great day all!

I am even more excited to get my catalog now . I also have to get my raised beds up but still planning where I want everything in the yard and checking sun locations, hours and length of time (just moved here so still getting acclimated). I can't get over Texas weather....70's one day and 30's the next...no wonder everyone gets sick. I am planning to stay out of the bitter cold coming in tomorrow night or Thursday! We moved to Texas because we don't like the cold so I don't do we'll when it gets in the 30's!

Have a great day all!

~ Nicole

 

[ShadowsFIAL]

Speaking of gardening, anyone have any luck growing avocados here in texas? I am starting a few and would like to know how well they do here. On another note, what are some good crops that grow well in a small space? I can only have a garden about 3'x8'.

 

[LBejaran]

Speaking of gardening, anyone have any luck growing avocados here in texas? I am starting a few and would like to know how well they do here. On another note, what are some good crops that grow well in a small space? I can only have a garden about 3'x8'.

My mom has had luck growing avocados! We had one a couple years back but our dog dug it up and ate all the fruit.

We are in a slightly warmer climate (we live in the RGV) so they grow pretty well down here. I've read somewhere that they can take several years to actually produce any fruit, though. Maybe that it the case for only some avocados. Not sure.

 

[granthamkk]

My mom has had luck growing avocados! We had one a couple years back but our dog dug it up and ate all the fruit.

We are in a slightly warmer climate (we live in the RGV) so they grow pretty well down here. I've read somewhere that they can take several years to actually produce any fruit, though. Maybe that it the case for only some avocados. Not sure.

It can take up to 10 years for the plant to produce fruit. They grow best in the south(west?) of Texas I believe. But I am sure you could make some soil adjustments and they'd fair well as long as they have the right drainage and light. If you can find a type that produces fruit faster, that would be ideal and really cool!
I have heard, on a different note, that chickens should never be fed avocados. Correct? Or is it one specific part of it.

Also, I've read some things about cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, and cayene. Thoughts - do any of you use herbs/spices to boost health/immunity? I'm very new so any knowledge is probably new knowledge

 

[Ms Jellybean]

Speaking of gardening, anyone have any luck growing avocados here in texas? I am starting a few and would like to know how well they do here. On another note, what are some good crops that grow well in a small space? I can only have a garden about 3'x8'.

Check out square foot gardening. I read about it last year. Neat idea. I couldn't find the article I read but this one seems to have some good info.


3'x8' is a nice size garden. I would plant bush beans and squash and a couple of tomatoes. You can put a cattle guard arch up and increase the space since the squash will vine up it.

Avocados are more of a tropical plant. They can't handle cold weather.

Brynn - You could still plant onions next week. Check back with me when you are ready. I may still have the left over sets. I wonder how long they will last... I could water them I guess.

 

[Ms Jellybean]

It can take up to 10 years for the plant to produce fruit. They grow best in the south(west?) of Texas I believe. But I am sure you could make some soil adjustments and they'd fair well as long as they have the right drainage and light. If you can find a type that produces fruit faster, that would be ideal and really cool!
I have heard, on a different note, that chickens should never be fed avocados. Correct? Or is it one specific part of it.

Also, I've read some things about cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, and cayene. Thoughts - do any of you use herbs/spices to boost health/immunity? I'm very new so any knowledge is probably new knowledge

You need to be careful with cinnamon. You can actually OD on it.

I use elderberry for immune support and that is about it. I know there are a lot of other herbs you can use too. I don't get too into that though. I have started growing micro greens. Eating a balanced diet is really a better way to go. Limit sweets and fats, lots of veggies and fruits, whole grains.

 

[Brookshire11]

It can take up to 10 years for the plant to produce fruit. They grow best in the south(west?) of Texas I believe. But I am sure you could make some soil adjustments and they'd fair well as long as they have the right drainage and light. If you can find a type that produces fruit faster, that would be ideal and really cool!
I have heard, on a different note, that chickens should never be fed avocados. Correct? Or is it one specific part of it.

Also, I've read some things about cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, and cayene. Thoughts - do any of you use herbs/spices to boost health/immunity? I'm very new so any knowledge is probably new knowledge

As far as chickens go, (obviously new as well lol) I've only added a little ACV to their water, as I'm not doing medicated feed.
I know dogs aren't supposed to have avocado...but I think it's the pits that are dangerous..my lil mutt bit a hole in one and licked all of avocado out lol. And he's fine.

Check out square foot gardening. I read about it last year. Neat idea. I couldn't find the article I read but this one seems to have some good info.


3'x8' is a nice size garden. I would plant bush beans and squash and a couple of tomatoes. You can put a cattle guard arch up and increase the space since the squash will vine up it.

Avocados are more of a tropical plant. They can't handle cold weather.

Brynn - You could still plant onions next week. Check back with me when you are ready. I may still have the left over sets. I wonder how long they will last... I could water them I guess.

Ok, I'll check in on Monday