Another Newbie!

16 years ago

Heeey!!!

My name is Kylie.. I spend most of my time @ the Brugs forum.. BTW I would love to see ya'll there..LOL

Anyhoo!.. I have WS'd a couple of times with some success.. BUT I would love to give it a go again..I haven't really planned for it and was wondering if I could use the tubs from L/WM/HD ?? Any input on growing what to grow and when would be much appreciated.. I am mostly interested in growing Veggies (z8) but I have tons of seed and can be swayed into "over indulging".. YIKES.. wouldn't be the first time...âºâº

Thanks!! I look forward to seeing you around!

Kylie

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kqcrna
16 years ago
Welcome, Kylie. We love new members.

Sorry, I don't know what kind of tubs you are talking about???

You can use the wintersowing method on almost anything. Hardy perennials and hardy annuals do well sown in winter. Many of us find it better to wait until closer to spring to sow tender annuals. For me, that translates to around April, but would be earlier for you in Texas.

Karen
gardencrazy
16 years ago
If you are talking about the clear plastic storage tubs, I did sow one last year. I drilled holes in bottom and sowed a couple of packs of wildflower seeds in it and tied clear plastic over the top with slits all over it. It worked fine:)
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shinyalloy_5
16 years ago
You've got my envy, zone 8 you can grow veggies practically year round including a few I cannot. Spinaches and broccoli are probably nice this time of year for you. You may want to try some Asian veggies, very fun & in your parts many are "cold" hardy. If they work out, feel free to come back and brag about them. I'm stuck in corn country and love to hear about other parts of the world.

Best of luck to you.
MARY
mary grether
16 years ago
Thanks for the info, I also am a newbie
chena
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank You for the Warm Welcome and the info... YEP the clear plastic tubs... Good to hear that worked ..Looks like the way for me to go...
The last 2 yrs is the only time I haven't grown all or most all of our veggies.. I had a hip replacement and got out of the Groove.. Now I mostly grow Trops and Sub Trops... Hubby is fussing up a storm about NO VEGGIES!!! Got to keep him happy.. ya know âºâº
The only Oriental Veggies I have grown is the yard long beans...Sounds like fun tho.. Thanks!!! Those seed mags should start arriving soon...LOL

Kylie
auntyara
16 years ago
Welcome Kylie,
You're going to love winter sowing. It's almost fool proof.
as long as you have seeds, soil, and good drainage.
This is my 2nd year and I don't know how I lived without it.lol Trudi is amazing.
:)Laura
chena
Original Author
16 years ago
Speaking of!!
I just went to wintersown.org.. and have filled out my want list for Tomatoes.. I am sooo very excited.. I have been looking around and have some seed I can donate.. and was thrilled to be able to send a donation as well.. I am soooo excited ..LOL did I mention that..LMAO!!!

Kylie

Here is a link that might be useful: wintersown.org