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Gardening

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)

6. I can't claim to have a green thumb, but I am learning.

Reply to Tsiyu (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 03:54 AM

Jan 2012

And next to watching your children grow up, there is no greater joy.

Children and gardens require nurture. And it is satisfying to see something you care about do really well.

But, as I said, next summer when DUers in rainier climates post pictures of their gardens, I will be sitting here in envy.

We have to learn to work with the reality in which we live. Sigh.

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OK, guys, eat your hearts out, my lettuce is looking great [View all] JDPriestly Jan 2012 OP

Good for you! I've got two big (15 gal) pots of Spinach I move in and out of the garage NRaleighLiberal Jan 2012 #1

That's what I do. Move pots into my garage if it gets really cold. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #4

Spinach in a pot? Ruby Reason Jan 2012 #7

Grows great - got a 15 gallon pot filled with soilless mix (used, from last year's tomatoes)... NRaleighLiberal Jan 2012 #8

Thanks, I'll try it. We love fresh spinach. Ruby Reason Jan 2012 #9

Get netting or old curtains to protect them. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #10

I'll have to try the netting. Ruby Reason Jan 2012 #11

I go to a fabric store and buy a netting, the sort of thing that JDPriestly Jan 2012 #12

Thank you Ruby Reason Feb 2012 #13

I have spinach and mache growing in my cold frame Kolesar Jan 2012 #2

It's been years since I was in 16 degrees weather. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #3

Few things bring the joy Tsiyu Jan 2012 #5

I can't claim to have a green thumb, but I am learning. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #6