Do you grow these ?
Kenneth zone 7A - Southern Middle TN
4 years ago
Just finished planting these :
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Comments (15)I'm still in the process of digging my veggie garden, but next year I should be done part of it so that I can get started growing something. My garden is a very large raised bed, which I am dividing with paths into small, 3 1/2 ft wide beds that I won't need to stand on ever. With our heavy clay soil, anything to cut down on compaction will be good for the plants. In the center of my garden I plan to have a small circular bed with some roses growing in it. I plan to plant in blocks and rows; I like vegetable gardens to be ornamental as well as practical. This style of gardening is called a potager, and is supposed to be popular in europe. As for what I intend to grow: potatoes, different varieties lettuce, spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow summer squash, carrots, peas, beans, beets, broccoli and cauliflower from seed. I will use transplants for: tomatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, peppers, eggplant and pumpkin. I would also like to try cantaloupe and watermelon transplants, though I know they'll be iffy depending on the year. Lots of freezing, lots of canning, lots of fresh eating! Before I plant all of those, we do intend to insulate and went a corner in our basement for a root cellar as well. I'll have to wait and see what plants end up being too finicky (maybe cauliflower!) and get knocked off the list....See MoreDo you grow anything that you use for holiday decorating?
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sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
4 years ago
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
4 years agoKenneth zone 7A - Southern Middle TN
4 years ago
Margaret Georgia zone 8
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
rifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
4 years agoKristine LeGault 8a pnw
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oursteelers 8B PNW
4 years agokentucky_rose zone 6
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sara_ann-z6bok
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Tammy (Southern Ont) Zone 4/5 USDA
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoHey Kenneth, I *think* you and I have talked about roses over at the PW forum on FB a few times. LOL
Nice choices!
I have Cinderellas flanking my driveway.
linc1164 (Zone 7a central NJ)
4 years ago
oldrosarian
4 years agoThere are better roses thanPolar Express. Cinderella is beautiful in warm climates but where there is a lot of rain....
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