Wednesday, January 19, 2011

ready, set, go!


As hard as it is to believe considering the weather, in just a few weeks it will be time to start some seeds for this year's garden.  So, last night I sorted the seeds I have, ordered the ones I don't and now I'm ready. 

Bring on Spring! 


This year we are going to grow:  celery, eggplant, parsnips, celeriac, radishes, carrots, spinach, parsley, romaine, escarole, mache, butter lettuce, zucchini, fava beans, hot peppers, sweet peppers, peas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, butternut squash, tomatillos, cauliflower, rutabagas, kohlrabi, beets, arugula, leeks, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, fennel, dill, basil, cucumbers, soy beans, green beans, black beans, turnips, artichokes, kale, chickpeas, garlic, onions, potatoes, strawberries, blueberries and apples!  


Can't wait!

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18 comments:

  1. a little black cloud in a dressJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    that's quite a list!

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  2. AbbieBabbleJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I can't wait to see it all come to fruition!

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  3. Tanya (a Taste of T)January 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Seriously, your garden(s) amaze me. I'm looking to start an herb garden on my patio. Any recommendations?

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  4. abigailJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I bet you can grow pretty much anything you want in Austin, so pick stuff you like to eat. I'm always amazed at how much better fresh picked herbs taste- event things like parsley which I didn't used to think of as a useful herb, is delicious!

    I would recommend avoiding cilantro though, it'll drive you crazy. As soon as it looks big enough to harvest a few leaves, it bolts, goes to seed and dies. It's a giant pain. I've given up on it entirely.

    good luck, and take photos!

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  5. chiaraJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I alphabetized them for you:

    apples
    artichokes
    arugula
    basil
    beets
    black beans
    blueberries
    bok choy
    broccoli
    Brussels sprouts
    butter lettuce
    butternut squash
    cabbage
    carrots
    cauliflower
    celeriac
    celery
    chickpeas
    cucumbers
    dill
    eggplant
    escarole
    fava beans
    fennel
    garlic
    green beans
    hot peppers
    kale
    kohlrabi
    leeks
    mache
    onions
    onions
    parsley
    parsnips
    peas
    potatoes
    radishes
    romaine
    rutabagas
    soy beans
    spinach
    strawberries
    sweet peppers
    sweet potatoes
    tomatillos
    tomatoes
    turnips
    zucchini

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  6. abigailJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    ok, now the list seems a little long...

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  7. A Crimson KissJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    The garden sounds AMAZING! How I miss my parents' garden and the opportunity to eat anything I wanted!

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  8. kJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I so can't wait to have my own yard so I can garden!

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  9. AbigailJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    i can't even imagine- we're under all snow and ice over here!

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  10. abigailJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    we are too! I'll be starting things inside, some things a full 12 weeks before last frost.

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  11. StevenJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Alphabetized definitely makes it seem much longer!

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  12. chiaraJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    you need to grow things starting with i, j, n, q, u, v and w.

    then you can take pictures and make an alphabet book!

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  13. jeanette from everton terraceJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I'm in awe just of your plans! I'm not good with plants. Tried to grow a small one once but the Phoenix summer sun burned it all up. Those prints are fabulous.

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  14. LenoreNeverM♡reJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful illustrations Abigail!
    Actually perfect for my breakfast nook! Can't wait for Spring!!

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  15. meemsnycJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Those are pretty illustrations. I am looking forward to starting our seedlings too!

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  16. erinJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    FUN!!! Your list makes me think that spring is right around the corner!

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  17. JuliaJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I'm planning my first garden this spring. I know that I'll have tons of questions for you! This is list is wonderful.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I'm excited for you! I think this time next year I'll be able to join in the gardening fun!

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