tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028511544962112852.post4791520617974138662..comments2016-01-20T20:21:15.314-08:00Comments on Michaela and Daron's Wild Ride: A humble start to the Wild Ride HomesteadDaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460150658339384315noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028511544962112852.post-84676717488373148422011-03-22T16:51:10.679-07:002011-03-22T16:51:10.679-07:00Planted our broccoli seeds, indoors, yesterday. Fo...Planted our broccoli seeds, indoors, yesterday. Four different types! They should be up in a few days. I think you could grow a broccoli plant in a pot. You could harvest side shoots for quite awhile after the main head is harvested.<br /><br />Our garlic is up that we planted last Fall. Also some of the lettuce seeds we broadcast last Fall, in one section of the garden, are coming up. Should have an early supply of fresh greens this year!<br /><br />You should be able to start harvesting cherry tomatoes by early summer, depending on when you get your plant set out. Most cherry types take 72-76 days for mature fruit, although there may be a few types that set fruit and mature earlier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13486612227095597728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028511544962112852.post-91317830896752650472011-03-19T11:18:09.075-07:002011-03-19T11:18:09.075-07:00For the most part we are past getting frosts. The ...For the most part we are past getting frosts. The nice thing is that we are at the top of a hill so we tend to avoid frosts. The grass at the base of the hill has had frost a few days ago. It also helps having the brick walls to radiate some heat back out during the night.<br /><br />The patio is a mix of sunlight. The back right corner where I'm going to place the tomato gets full sun for most of the day so it should work well. Other parts (especially once the big bush gets some leaves) are going to be shady which will be good for lettuce.<br /><br />We are getting warmer and I think the danger of a hard frost is mostly gone. I'm going to use some of the plastic sheets I used for the windows to build covers for them that I'm going to use while the seeds are germinating and for a while after they come up to ensure they grow well.<br /><br />I'm just going to try to find a cherry tomato plant instead of using seeds. I want to ensure we can get a full harvest before we leave at the end of summer.Daronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460150658339384315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028511544962112852.post-26545706379057223202011-03-19T06:00:01.873-07:002011-03-19T06:00:01.873-07:00Our little tomato plants, eggplants, and bell pepp...Our little tomato plants, eggplants, and bell peppers, that we started from seed, are doing fine after being transplanted into 3 inch pots, but are growing rather slowly. Probably due to limited sunshine and the coolness of our house. I move them back and forth, from our east slider to our west front window, but we've had numerous cloudy days so still limited sun exposure. We are hoping it begins to warm up enough so we can move them outside during the day. I was curious what kind of sun exposure you will be getting for your patio garden? Are you past getting frosts at night? When you plant your seeds, they will need it warm enough so they will germinate. That varies with the type of seed you are planting, cool weather seeds like lettuce not needing as much warmth as tomato seeds. Our tomato seeds germinated much quicker than the eggplants or peppers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13486612227095597728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028511544962112852.post-78896062017855040572011-03-19T03:04:20.942-07:002011-03-19T03:04:20.942-07:00Thanks! Credo is a lot better overall in their pra...Thanks! Credo is a lot better overall in their practices in general. Michaela and I will have to look into them when we get back to the States.<br /><br />I have some plans to make the soil good (even in the pots!) for the plants. Have to see how it goes. Its going to be an experiment!Daronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460150658339384315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028511544962112852.post-64100807376073248322011-03-18T19:13:07.323-07:002011-03-18T19:13:07.323-07:00How Fascinating! I must admit: my first reaction...How Fascinating! I must admit: my first reaction was to want to call you to talk with you about it. I guess spontaneous phone calls is part of my comfort zone. Recently Boots has been wondering about switching from Verizon to Credo for our cell phone provider. Since Verizon donates to Republican non-progressive candidates and Credo supports progressives, etc.) But when I look at their coverage map, I would be living in a "fair" part of Spokane. Drats. I'm not sure how much I want to move out of that comfort zone! So I can really resonate with you and admire the way you consciously tackle yours. <br />The weather is still pretty cold here, but Renata and I hope to at least turn over the old sod tomorrow. I think this year I should add some manure to the mix, but I'm not ready to find my own source and pack it home on my bike! Kudos to you. Perhaps Boots and Ben will share in your harvest.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900659397220245089noreply@blogger.com