What did you do in the garden today?

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Good morning everyone. Somewhat cloudy here but I'm surprised it isn't raining yet. Though the weather guess people say it isn't going to be all that much rain today so hoping they get that right. We are still fairly soaked from last weeks rain. Hoping the forecast for the weekend stays on point as it looks wonderful the mid to end of February with highs in the 50's both days.

Not snowing here yet either. Very clever, “weather guess people” I love it. So appropriate.

 

[WthrLady]

You all know I'm a meteorologist, right?

Apple seeds need a chill period, kept moist and in the dark and cold. After that germination can take up to 12 weeks before you see anything.

80% of apples grown from need are inedible, we call them tossers. Only wildlife will eat them they're so terrible. But since you said you just wanted the trees.

 

[cavemanrich]

You all know I'm a meteorologist, right?

So is this guy.

80% of apples grown from need are inedible, we call them tossers

I think that is what drove this guy to drinkin

 

[hysop]

You all know I'm a meteorologist, right?

Apple seeds need a chill period, kept moist and in the dark and cold. After that germination can take up to 12 weeks before you see anything.

80% of apples grown from need are inedible, we call them tossers. Only wildlife will eat them they're so terrible. But since you said you just wanted the trees.

Here are my apple seeds. I kinda forgot about them in the refrigerator (more like procrastinated). I’m hoping they’ll still survive when I pot them which I will barely be doing today. If not, well at least I know I can get them to this point haha and will try again.

 

[WthrLady]

WOW! THey're happy! Get them in some loose soil and keep them moist. You're off to a great start !

 

[hysop]

Be sure that clears your late frost btw.

Yes, thank you. They won’t be strong enough to transplant before that happens. They are barely seedlings so it will be a good while before they sprout up and get leaves and a sturdy stem. I will set a date of 8 weeks from now and see how they’re doing since I know it also says not to transplant in the middle of summer or they’ll dry out or something. For now they’ll just be indoor plants and if I have to wait til next Spring I’ll wait.

 

[hysop]

WOW! THey're happy! Get them in some loose soil and keep them moist. You're off to a great start !

Thank you. I went and got some potting soil since I didn’t feel like breaking down the big clumps of soil from my garden area (empty garden). I potted them and have sprayed some water and they’re outside right now. Will be bringing them inside every night. Or can they handle the cool since they were in the refrigerator and still sprouted? It doesn’t get freezing cold, 30s at the lowest, but around 30-50 the next week at night. During the day it’s 50-70 degrees.

 

[pennyJo1960]

So happy for your Mom @karenerwin
Morning gardeners we have sun again still in black rubber boots .. think maybe I can plant in the garage as it does stay about freezing in there

 

[pennyJo1960]

Okay have the dirt in the garage .. going to head our fill some seed pots

 

[BReeder!]

Good morning gardeners. @karenerwin great news for your mom, I'll bet she's really happy to be home! @BReeder! I hope you enjoy your trip to AZ, we're having great weather right now. Not much new in the garden, a few more sprouts but no jalapenos yetIf they don't sprout by this weekend I'll put in a few more seeds. Have a great day everyone.

Indeed, the weather is great. The lows in AZ are higher than the highs in IL this week!