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Post by sorellina on Dec 5, 2013 20:58:05 GMT -5
Ciao all-
I'm really hoping to be able to balance my real-world obligations, while still being able to keep in touch with you all. The first order of business is expanded hard drive space, so this computer doesn't chug along like a 30 year-old pick-up truck.
I hope all of you had a successful season. Like most years, some things worked while others failed miserably. Some things didn't even get transplanted. All things considered, though, there were many triumphs, not the least of which was a 12 tomato plant grow-out for Andrey and all seeds were successfully saved. I'm very proud of that because most of these varieties were older seed and in very short supply. Only Orlinyi Klyuv did not germinate and I'm out of that seed, so I'll have to search high and low to see how I can re-obtain it and give it another go.
We expanded the garden yet again to include a dedicated raised bed just for bush beans, so I was able to grow 8 rare varieties and save seed for distribution. We've added another dedicated bed and trellis just for edible-podded peas. This year, we had our best pea harvest ever, partly due to the new bed's location and mostly due to a cooler/wetter than normal spring. We also have an additional pole bean bed and trellis now, which is a mixed blessing because it means I can grow more pole beans, but it can also means that I get overwhelmed with harvests. This year, I abandoned my favourite Musica Romano bean and opted for trying Gold of Bacau on one trellis and Jembo Polish on another. Jembo Polish out-performed Gold of Bacau easily 5-fold and the location for that bed is behind 2 tall cucumber trellises while the other bean bed is out in the open. I saved seed from Gold of Bacau but I probably won't re-grow it and stick with my Musica Romano which never disappoints.
Anyway, it's great to be back and I'm really hoping I can visit more frequently, particularly in the winter when I'm on vacation from the demands of the garden!
Hugs to you all, Julianna
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Post by izitmidnight on Dec 5, 2013 21:13:52 GMT -5
We've missed you, Juliana! Glad to know that you are okay.
Sounds like you've been very busy with the grow outs and building new beds. Hope all the family is doing well, both human and animal members.
Kay
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Post by stratcat on Dec 5, 2013 23:56:25 GMT -5
Welcome back, Julianna!
Great to hear from you. It has been awhile.
Hugs.
John
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Dec 6, 2013 0:13:57 GMT -5
Welcome back! I knew you were still gardening on, because I just got several of your seed packs in the Idig swap this fall.
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Post by daylilydude on Dec 6, 2013 5:02:08 GMT -5
Yee-haw... your back... we have missed you bunches girl!!! Glad everything is going great and the gardening was a winner for you! Hmmm.. got so much to catch up on with you, I just don't know where to start lol! Anyways glad your back...
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Post by swamper on Dec 7, 2013 9:27:59 GMT -5
Great to see you back. You've been missed.
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Post by horsea on Jan 23, 2014 13:55:28 GMT -5
I am grateful that you introduced me to Early Annie tomatoes, Julianna. Along with Improved Manitoba, those are my 2 favourite earlyish, bush type toms, but Early Annie might be even better than the Improved Manitoba.
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Post by sorellina on Jan 29, 2014 12:03:26 GMT -5
horsea, I'm glad YOU introduced ME to Cornue des Andes Tomatoes! That one is now one of my go-to varieties for sauce. It's immensely productive and I wouldn't be without it. I've saved seeds if you'd like to refresh your stash. Early Annie is indeed a wonderful tomato. I also really love Clear Pink Early. Let me know if you'd like some of those.
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Post by Penny on Jan 29, 2014 13:28:47 GMT -5
Great to see you again, Julianna
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Post by kctomato on Feb 19, 2014 12:54:21 GMT -5
Phew! I thought the polar bears had finally gotten to you! Ciao all- I'm really hoping to be able to balance my real-world obligations, while still being able to keep in touch with you all. The first order of business is expanded hard drive space, so this computer doesn't chug along like a 30 year-old pick-up truck. I hope all of you had a successful season. Like most years, some things worked while others failed miserably. Some things didn't even get transplanted. All things considered, though, there were many triumphs, not the least of which was a 12 tomato plant grow-out for Andrey and all seeds were successfully saved. I'm very proud of that because most of these varieties were older seed and in very short supply. Only Orlinyi Klyuv did not germinate and I'm out of that seed, so I'll have to search high and low to see how I can re-obtain it and give it another go. We expanded the garden yet again to include a dedicated raised bed just for bush beans, so I was able to grow 8 rare varieties and save seed for distribution. We've added another dedicated bed and trellis just for edible-podded peas. This year, we had our best pea harvest ever, partly due to the new bed's location and mostly due to a cooler/wetter than normal spring. We also have an additional pole bean bed and trellis now, which is a mixed blessing because it means I can grow more pole beans, but it can also means that I get overwhelmed with harvests. This year, I abandoned my favourite Musica Romano bean and opted for trying Gold of Bacau on one trellis and Jembo Polish on another. Jembo Polish out-performed Gold of Bacau easily 5-fold and the location for that bed is behind 2 tall cucumber trellises while the other bean bed is out in the open. I saved seed from Gold of Bacau but I probably won't re-grow it and stick with my Musica Romano which never disappoints. Anyway, it's great to be back and I'm really hoping I can visit more frequently, particularly in the winter when I'm on vacation from the demands of the garden! Hugs to you all, Julianna
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