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Gardening '10 Volume 1

Date: 03/30/2010
Owner: Chris Armstrong
Size: 40 items
A few late-season white carrots that I'm going to try to store over the winter in wet sand.

A few late-season white carrots that I'm going to try to store over the winter in wet sand.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1090
Here are the carrots buried in wet sand. This bucket then went into a cooler in a cold (~45 deg F) room in the house.

Here are the carrots buried in wet sand. This bucket then went into a cooler in a cold (~45 deg F) room in the house.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1033
Crazy snow on the grape trellis.

Crazy snow on the grape trellis.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1019
Snow on the cuke trellises - very cool!

Snow on the cuke trellises - very cool!

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1031
These are the carrots in sand in mid-February, two months after earlier photo.

These are the carrots in sand in mid-February, two months after earlier photo.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1028
This is the new germinating setup. An elevated flat in plastic tub, heated by small Xmas bulbs, wrapped in blanket.

This is the new germinating setup. An elevated flat in plastic tub, heated by small Xmas bulbs, wrapped in blanket.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1012
First brassicas sprouting - yay!

First brassicas sprouting - yay!

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1047
The monster jerusalem artichokes on the side of the house (in nice, loose compost) yielded some beautiful tubors.

The monster jerusalem artichokes on the side of the house (in nice, loose compost) yielded some beautiful tubors.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1018
A very dismal-looking row cover after the heavy snow. Those wire forms won't cut it - gonna try something else next time around.

A very dismal-looking row cover after the heavy snow. Those wire forms won't cut it - gonna try something else next time around.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1138
My poor outdoor fig after being crushed by snow under my poorly-considered shelter  :(  Alive but injured

My poor outdoor fig after being crushed by snow under my poorly-considered shelter :( Alive but injured

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1049
The deer fence took a beating too.

The deer fence took a beating too.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1026
This is a conduit-bending form I improvised for new row covers, inspired by the good folks at Johnny's Selected Seeds.

This is a conduit-bending form I improvised for new row covers, inspired by the good folks at Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1030
I lost about 10% of my brassicas to damping off.

I lost about 10% of my brassicas to damping off.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1063
Brassicas moved into 4" pots.

Brassicas moved into 4" pots.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1057
Setting up some of the new row cover forms for spring planting.

Setting up some of the new row cover forms for spring planting.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1078
The lettuce, cress, and spinach that spent the winter in the cold frame are now starting to take off.

The lettuce, cress, and spinach that spent the winter in the cold frame are now starting to take off.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1051
Mache that was planted late last year and spent the winter under row cover.

Mache that was planted late last year and spent the winter under row cover.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1055
Overwintered garlic looking ok, despite being crushed by earlier snow.

Overwintered garlic looking ok, despite being crushed by earlier snow.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1121
Cilantro that was planted late last year and had no protection over the winter. Looked miserable at first, getting better now.

Cilantro that was planted late last year and had no protection over the winter. Looked miserable at first, getting better now.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1097
Brassicas getting some indoor sun.

Brassicas getting some indoor sun.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1031
Potted figs getting some outdoor time.

Potted figs getting some outdoor time.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1032
These are some of the carrots that spent the winter in wet sand. The tops went wonky, but the peeled roots were decent.

These are some of the carrots that spent the winter in wet sand. The tops went wonky, but the peeled roots were decent.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1102
Seedlings under grow lamps. Brassicas in the front, tomato / pepper / eggplant in the back.

Seedlings under grow lamps. Brassicas in the front, tomato / pepper / eggplant in the back.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1097
Brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts) transplanted into the garden.

Brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts) transplanted into the garden.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1092
Collards in the front, broccoli and Brussels sprouts in the back.

Collards in the front, broccoli and Brussels sprouts in the back.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1059
New row covers over the brassicas. So far I like this system a lot.

New row covers over the brassicas. So far I like this system a lot.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1064
Small row covers over collards and chard.

Small row covers over collards and chard.

Date: 03/28/2010
Views: 1079
Look closely - giant earthworm... Excellent!

Look closely - giant earthworm... Excellent!

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1066
Tomato (and relatives) doing well under grow lights.

Tomato (and relatives) doing well under grow lights.

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1108
Potted figs really coming to life.

Potted figs really coming to life.

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1053
The lettuce, cress, spinach and carrots in the cold frame are really taking off now.

The lettuce, cress, spinach and carrots in the cold frame are really taking off now.

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1064
The overwintered cilantro is looking really nice now. Need to do more of this next year.

The overwintered cilantro is looking really nice now. Need to do more of this next year.

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1026
Female kiwi is doing really well, but need to get more trellising in place.

Female kiwi is doing really well, but need to get more trellising in place.

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 988
Wow, we have asparagus (planted in '08, I thought it had died).

Wow, we have asparagus (planted in '08, I thought it had died).

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1016
Tomato seedling - beautiful  :)

Tomato seedling - beautiful :)

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1019
More tomato seedlings.

More tomato seedlings.

Date: 04/12/2010
Views: 1011
Collards on the left, Brussels sprouts and broccoli on the right.

Collards on the left, Brussels sprouts and broccoli on the right.

Date: 05/31/2010
Views: 1041
Recently-transplanted chard.

Recently-transplanted chard.

Date: 05/31/2010
Views: 1001
Tomatoes and squash in the small containers, beans in the big pots.

Tomatoes and squash in the small containers, beans in the big pots.

Date: 05/31/2010
Views: 978
Cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are enjoying life under the row cover.

Cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are enjoying life under the row cover.

Date: 05/31/2010
Views: 1068

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