Comments on: Heirloom Seeds

By: Frugal Gardening 101:: Growing Herbs :: GettingFreedom.net

Frugal Gardening 101:: Growing Herbs :: GettingFreedom.net — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:05:57 +0000

[...] my kitchen so they would be easily accessible. Originally, I tried to start the chives from heirloom seeds–but I’ve been unsuccessful for 3 years running now. Time to give up {atleast for now} [...]

By: Finally! :: GettingFreedom.net

Finally! :: GettingFreedom.net — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:43:50 +0000

[...] Welcome! If you're new here, you can find out more about what you will find here on my About Page. Don't miss a thing and subscribe for FREE updates via RSS or email. Thanks for stopping by!Don't forget to enter our current Giveaway!:: Progresso Souper You Gift PackIt’s sad, but it’s true. I don’t think I can remember the last time I could see the top of my kitchen table. It pains me, because this is where we are suppossed to be eating supper, but it has been taken over with my seed collection. [...]

By: Gardening With Seeds :: GettingFreedom.net

Gardening With Seeds :: GettingFreedom.net — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:14:28 +0000

[...] them all. I had to start all over, but I went with plants. So, why you ask have I decided to buy all seeds this year?! A couple of reasons. I have a strong desire this year to produce as much food as I [...]

By: Prudent Homemaker

Prudent Homemaker — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:52:00 +0000

Our local Master Gardener wrote an article this week on edible landscaping and I thought of you. I just read it today; here’s the link:

http://www.lvrj.com/living/39279092.html

By: onemotherslove

onemotherslove — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:15:00 +0000

How exciting! All my seeds are heirloom this year and have started sprouting already down here in Texas! Here’s my garden posts:
http://whatsheupto.blogspot.com/search/label/2009%20Garden%20Log

By: LeatherneckJoe

LeatherneckJoe — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:18:00 +0000

Not only will heirloom seeds allow you to save and replant the next year, they are also the best tasting! The key is to start with certified seed; otherwise the plant may not be as healthy the next year after reusing the saved seed. Garden Harvest Supply offers many different heirloom seed that is certified. http://www.gardenharvestsupply.com/category/certified-organic-garden-seeds

By: Prudent Homemaker

Prudent Homemaker — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:00 +0000

This is my second garden with edible landscaping. I have 32 fruit trees in just under a 1/4 acre, plus grapes, herbs, and lots of other food. About half of our fruit trees are espaliered (growing on the wall).

At my last house we grew fruit trees in the front yard, plus lavender and swiss chard tucked in around our roses and bushes.

I linked my comment straight to my garden if you want to see it; I like a very formal style garden but I also want to eat from it every day.

At the last house I did rows of lettuce with pansies in front of the lettuce; it was very pretty.

By: Smalltown Girl

Smalltown Girl — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Good luck. That is WAY too much work for me. I’m lucky though, I have lots of family members who have plentiful gardens.

Have you ever heard of putting carpet around your rows? It cuts down on weeds. You can also use newspapers (which eventually degrade back into soil). I know the Wehmers do both to much success. Just a thought.

By: Kristie

Kristie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:55:00 +0000

I am getting very excited to start planning out my gardens this year.

Very similar to what you are trying this year is Square Foot Gardening which is the method we use and have had great success with.

I love being able to grow my own veggies. It is much healthier and a very frugal way to go once you purchase your initial seeds like you were saying in your post.

Good luck with your new gardening method, I'm sure you'll have a bountiful harvest.

Kristie