Is it just me that's excited

15 years ago

Ok I know I jumped the gun, but I just can't wait for this years garden!

I ordered my Heirloom seeds a week ago, and they came today!

I ordered my Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplants from TGS, and they sent an extra tomato packet - and I had my whole design laid out!

Now I have to figure out where to fit another plant!

Back to the drawing board!

Anyone else got the "itch" as bad as I do?

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diane62ma
15 years ago
I can't wait either. I spend my nights looking through
the seed catalogs I have received planning on my garden.ooooohhhhhh I just get excited thinking about it.
Hope the weather is better this year than last summer. I had half the yield of tomatoes I was planning on.

Have Fun

Diane
thepodpiper
15 years ago
I'm in on the exitement thingy also. Who said that gardening was seasonal?

Dale
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wild_forager
15 years ago
I've got the itch alright. But this time I only ordered the seeds. I'll wait until March to get them started indoors. I learned my lesson last year!
amprice
15 years ago
Layout completed before Christmas! Now that's bad. Seeds ordered 1/5. Bought 4 new sets of Grow Lights over this past weekend and another bag of seed starter. Yep I would say I to am just a little anxious.
jwstell42
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15 years ago
Hehe yeah, I'm buying grow lights shortly!

I had my layout done when I was at the in-laws for christmas (Gave me something to do)!

Haven't figured out how to cat proof the growing station, but that's my next project.

Can't believe I'm already trying to figure out this stuff, I can't even put in seed until the end of march! (For seedlings, can't actually put tomatoes etc in the garden until middle of may).
njref
15 years ago
Yeah me too...I am itchy
Been planning the garden for this year...what I will change...what different things to plant...yet it is cold and sleeting outside now...yuck

Only 8 weeks or so until I start my plants indoor!
andreaz6wv
15 years ago
I have been excited as well. I placed an order at the beginning of Dec from Heirloom Acres and never rec'd. Called them 3 wks ago and was told it was going out in a day or two. Well I called 2 days ago since I never got it and they said they had to manually process it? They charged me for the order a month ago. They said to call back the next day. I did and said to cancel the order. She said it was boxed and ready to go, but I said nevermind. It wasn't the seed I wanted as much as the book I needed. I'll have to look elsewhere now.
kayhh
15 years ago
Even though I have 4 order forms filled out, I haven't placed and order yet. From experience I know that I need to sit on it a while and let it sink in. I know my January dreams and ambitions are seldom matched by an equal amount of time and energy come April and May.
Kay.
susandonb
15 years ago
So nice to know I am not alone. I already ordered and recieved a bunch of seeds. Have brocc, cabbage and cukes germinated in the greenhouse and spinach and 3 different lettuces in the cold frame. Ordering 200 sweet potato slips in a couple of weeks. Is it March yet?
oldpea
15 years ago
susandonb,
Could you tell me where you order your sweet potato slips?
naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan
15 years ago
Oh, yes. January is the time to dream. I draw and revise plans, read catalogs, visit websites, and think about gardens alot. I have LOTS of seeds left from last year and also saved many kinds, so I'm trying not to buy toooo much new seed. But I did buy a stirrup hoe today. Too bad it wasn't marked down as much as the Christmas leftovers.
midnightgardener
15 years ago
I'm losing sleep over it, seriously! Tomorrow I am digging up a large part of my yard and putting in an automated watering system for the garden, yard, and all the flower beds. I'm waiting for my grow lights, heat mat, seeds and bare root roses to arrive in the mail.
bigoledude
15 years ago
I bought so many seeds that I had to recruit 3 friends to start-up a garden again. We are sooo blessed with long growing seasons. An older friend just brought me a bag of small tomatoes that he harvested from plants that have produced all winter!

I am starting up my cold frame now and, should have my tomatoes and peppers in the garden by the end of February. Cukes-n-stuff a couple of weeks later.

Now, if I could only find another six people to use all of this seed.
freemangreens
15 years ago
Do like I do; grow hydroponically and you can garden year round.

I know there are concerns with the initial investment, but it's no more than a new set of golf clubs! You can start small, like any hobby and build it out from there, as you munch on fresh tomatoes in December!

If you're at all interested, you can check out my Web site; see my profile.
shebear
15 years ago
I guess I shouldn't mention I've already have seedlings up and I've planted my tomato seeds. Peppers seeds need to be planted soon.

I love my light system.

Upside for you northern folks.....I'll be dreading 3 months of 95-100 degree weather soon enough and you'll be loving your garden.
olof
15 years ago
I've already started lettuce, spinach,broc, cauli, leek, and artichoke. Then I'm about to start some more tonight and then when I get my earth pellets from burpee I will start my peppers, eggplant, onions, flowers and tomatoes.
I told myself that I wasn't going to buy any more tomato seeds or cuc seeds but I did and ordered even more of other seeds. I have enough seeds for 10 families already.

Anyone want to start a seed swap?
dutchess_9
15 years ago
Heck no it's not just you...I'm glad I found this site just for this reason. I have people to converse with that are as excited about gardening as I am! I live in Florida, so I have things growing right now (peas, broccoli, lettuce, garlic...) plus I started my tomato seeds and some herbs the beginning of January. I can't wait until I get a tomato!!! Hornworms got most of them last year. :(

Here is a link that might be useful: How my garden grows!
suburbangreen
15 years ago
I'm going to build a couple more raised beds in the next couple weeks and start my tomato, pepper seeds and some herbs.
My co-worker is going to grow his first garden this year. We were talking earlier about our plans and designs. I'm glad I can pass on what I've learned.

Pete
belleville_rose_gr
15 years ago
I have started
Celery
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts and Onions

Will begin Tomato and peppers next month. I have a small heated GH I will start using in March till I an plant in April
Christine Decker
15 years ago
Me too! I am in So. Calif. zone 8b. I have a small greenhouse and I have started
tomatoes
cucumbers
zucchini
yellow long neck squash
watermelon
cantaloupe
honeydew

have currently growing
broccoli (two types)
cauliflower
brussel spouts
lettuces
carrots
onions
peas
herbs
strawberries (Chandler and Sequoia)
beets
parsnips

I am leafing though my catalogs for some new exciting varieties.

Happy seed shopping and seedling growing!

Christine
jay-wpb
15 years ago
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Will this help
booberry85
15 years ago
I just finished plotting out the garden on paper. I still have to decide on some hot pepper, tomato & bush bean varieties. I've got all other varieties picked out and ready to go. I have the seeds for everything too. Come on warm weather! Think early spring!!

Jay, your pic only makes me want the warm weather to come sooner.
amprice
15 years ago
Jay - you are not nice!!! That picture just makes me ache!

My layout is complete - finally in ink instead of pencil!!!
Seeds are on hand, dirt is on hand, the time table is complete for what to start when. All I have left to do is make my newspaper pots and make my plant markers. My only problem now is patience grasshopper, patience!!!!

Is it just me that's excited

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