The Cole Homestead

Seeds, Seeds, Seeds, Everywhere!

I have started Some of my seeds for spring.  I normally start 3 different groups at 2 week intervals.  The first planting is wonderberries, asparagus, sweet peppers, and Rhubarb.  Also most of my herbs.  So far I have started 216 plants.  The next group will be Tomatoes.  Not all 72 of these will be for me.  Some will go to my Uncles and others to my Grandmother.  Then comes my favorite plants.  Broccoli and cabbage.  I just love cabbage.  I am looking forward to corned beef and cabbage.

I have recently started my corned beef for the year.  It will have to sit a few more days then we can start to can it up.  Corned beef and cabbage is one of those foods that I could eat everyday.  Not that my family would enjoy that Haha!. 

My only concern for the garden at this point is water.  It seems that most of this winter the garden has been under both water and snow.  We are also planing on expanding the garden and make a few new gardens.  I am so glad that we got that new tiller last summer.   We are also going to plant a few more apple trees, cherry trees, apricot trees and a few more grapes.  WE are planning on dropping a few trees in order to make best use of this space for the new gardens. 

We are also planning on getting a few goats.  As of yet, this is still just a hope.  The only certainty is the chickens and guineas.  Chickens should come in April and the guineas should come in June.  That is fine with us since my daughter has been saving for guineas for some time now.  She is still carrying the catalog around and points them out to anyone that will hold still.  My husband was a harder sell when it came to the guineas.  He had heard that they talk all the time and was not very sure if he liked that.  Then he heard that they like to chase down snakes.  Well I'll tell you, he is all for it now! 

I am going to try to write more as soon as I can.  I am trying to get most of my sewing caught up but I left my serger at my mother in laws and when it came back to my house the end that plugs into the wall was completely destroyed.  I am so glad I married a man that does electrical and electronics for a living!

Help!

08:42, Tuesday, February 26, 2008 .. Posted by jlsharp05

We don't have a place for a garden (hopefully one day soon!) but I'd like to use some boxes and grow some tomatoes, broccoli, green onions, and cucumbers. Do you have any suggestions for how to grow these in boxes or tubs! And when do you start them, I know it has to be soon! Thank you anyway you can help!

Response:
I grow plants in everything. I use butter tubs, half gallon and gallon jugs and even take out containers. I love taco bell and since they have introduced their fiesta platter I have so happy. The meal is great and the platter is huge. Perfect for lettuce and a few herbs. Hope this helps a bit!
Fultoncountymommie

Edited by fultoncountymommie on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 09:12