tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post2124805953506417704..comments2024-03-08T10:53:49.072-05:00Comments on Carver's Sight or is that Site: A Garden StoryCarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-443750312420300102007-09-22T22:11:00.000-04:002007-09-22T22:11:00.000-04:00Hi Toni,A single box is a great idea. They are muc...Hi Toni,<BR/><BR/>A single box is a great idea. They are much easier to maintain than other forms of gardening.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-65795609493409514292007-09-22T20:50:00.000-04:002007-09-22T20:50:00.000-04:00This is fascinating. I want very much to start a ...This is fascinating. I want very much to start a garden but have been somewhat overwhelmed. It seems that each of my attempts have been interrupted by a move. Perhaps something as small as a single box would be a good starting place.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-26341393459470931772007-09-11T22:47:00.000-04:002007-09-11T22:47:00.000-04:00Hi JMB,That is so true. I've always liked fresh st...Hi JMB,<BR/><BR/>That is so true. I've always liked fresh starts in general. I think that's one reason I like growing plants from seeds whenever possible. Obviously that's not practical with some slow growing ornamentals but it's fun to see how much growth can come from scratch. Take care, CarverCarverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-18433724732868340732007-09-11T22:15:00.000-04:002007-09-11T22:15:00.000-04:00The one thing about a garden is that you can alway...The one thing about a garden is that you can always start all over again. When you are fit and ready you can make it just as you want to. <BR/>regards<BR/>jmbjmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563252743976699923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-69017615310011323412007-09-11T08:45:00.000-04:002007-09-11T08:45:00.000-04:00Hi TopVeg, Thanks for stopping by. The boxes are p...Hi TopVeg, Thanks for stopping by. The boxes are pretty simple and before they had the permanent sides,they were open and I'd just put plastic sheets over them which I weighted down with rocks. I used the hot water jugs inside and I could grow cool season crops, including broccoli, well after the frost dates. The permanent sides and fitted tops make it possible to grow even longer but the other method works too.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-47101229756413720872007-09-11T08:29:00.000-04:002007-09-11T08:29:00.000-04:00That is an interesting story, our gardens so often...That is an interesting story, our gardens so often become part of us. Lovely pictures to show how you have moved along with the life of your garden.<BR/>Your winter boxes are clever, we will have to try some this autumn. You make them look not too difficult to make!<BR/>Thank you<BR/><BR/>TopVegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-67610575029128498102007-09-10T21:00:00.000-04:002007-09-10T21:00:00.000-04:00Thanks Shelby. I fear the mess in my garden is pre...Thanks Shelby. I fear the mess in my garden is pretty impressive much of the time, but I'll try not to go there.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-31477752869624523292007-09-10T20:35:00.001-04:002007-09-10T20:35:00.001-04:00very impressive :)very impressive :)Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757079675613448834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-34238852100447816302007-09-10T20:35:00.000-04:002007-09-10T20:35:00.000-04:00very impressive :)very impressive :)Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757079675613448834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-4307382249835941842007-09-10T19:57:00.001-04:002007-09-10T19:57:00.001-04:00Hi Sue,Ha ha about the manicured lawn. When the ba...Hi Sue,<BR/><BR/>Ha ha about the manicured lawn. When the back yard first became more and more garden and less lawn, Judith was in middle school and she said, mom could you at least leave me enough room to toss a ball. <BR/><BR/>That's odd about the pumpkins. If the boxes are adequately drained and the roots have room to grow, they ought to be ok. Pumpkins like mulch and organic matter (well I don't actually talk to pumpkins but that's my understanding). All I can think of is light, drainage, water, nutrients. Maybe the little girl talks to her pumpkins. Next time your grandchildren visit, why don't you get them to talk to the pumpkins. <BR/><BR/>Speaking of your grandchildren, I hope you had a good visit. Take care, CarverCarverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-45720832422737129432007-09-10T19:57:00.000-04:002007-09-10T19:57:00.000-04:00wow!!! Your backyard must bring you so much joy-lo...wow!!! Your backyard must bring you so much joy-looking at the pictures I now want to rearrange my whole back yard!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624198553775937553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32749386.post-75388632235200218652007-09-10T19:36:00.000-04:002007-09-10T19:36:00.000-04:00ahhhhh, you did have a manicured lawn at one time....ahhhhh, you did have a manicured lawn at one time..I'm impressed. lol I love your indoor garden..hmm, I may have my husband take a look at all your photos and explanations...we've talked about doing that as well. We have a pumpkin story to tell. We planted pumpkins (Holloween type) in a planter box and it has yielded two small - very small pumpkins..the same as last year. They've had lots of tender, loving care so we don't know what the problem is except they may not like the boxes. The little girl across the street threw some seeds in a flower bed and hasn't thought about them since until now..she has huge, beautiful pumpkins...now, I wonder why the difference. It really makes me laugh when my hubby comes in whinning about his pumpkins in comparison to a 6 year olds huge pumpkins. I'm glad you have so much to distract yourself during this time and I can't wait to see the photos of your winter garden.<BR/><BR/>Keep clicking..love those photos. sueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com