[Vision2020] Gardening

[Matt Decker]

J,

I'm second guessing answering your question, due too your normally chewing 
anybodys head off that disagrees with you, but what the hay.

A garden is meant to be planted aroune mid-late may. Depends though on the 
temp/rainfall,plant species,etc.

Strawberries are around the same time and are quite duarable. I'm sure your 
aware they come back each year, but the first year, most likely they will 
not produce fruit, or if they do will be very limited.

Toms are grown around here with great regularity. Toms like warm/humid moist 
conditions. A Tom "hut" or greenhouse can be very useful. If not keep inside 
until frost is gone. They can be very picky so it all depends on variety, 
water, fertilizer, weather, and soil conditions.

Carrots are pretty durable, but they mostly like a good nutrient enhanced 
sand/loose soil condition. Medium amount of water is needed.

You should always augment soil. whether it be planting a garden or lawn. 
Composts will add nutrients at a minimal cost and will give you satisfaction 
in your efforts. Most soils in Moscow are clay based so adding gypsum or 
lime can go a long ways. COMPOST ALWAYS HELPS.

Grass seed on the other hand depends upon shade, moisture, soil, what kind 
of grass you want, and many more conditions. Example; if yoiu have pine 
trees that have a bunch of needles under it and no grass, will most likely 
not ever have grass. Not saying that it can't, but needles produce too much 
acid for most seed to succeed.

If you are unsure or have more questions you would contact your local 
nursery. I would suggest Crossroads Nursery. They carry many types of grass 
seed,vegatables, and strawberries that you have mentioned.

Hope that helps.
Matt



>From: "J Ford" <privatejf32 at hotmail.com>
>To: vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: [Vision2020] Gardening
>Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:10:02 -0700
>
>
>Gonna change the subject just a mite right now:
>
>Anyone have any idea when this year is the best time to start planting the 
>home garden?  I am looking to start a new line of strawberries (from a 
>local grower or one I order from) but I am not sure when I should get them 
>in the ground.
>
>Also, has anyone had any luck with growing tomatoes in Moscow?  Or carrots? 
>  Do you augment the soil or just use what's in your yard?  And how do you 
>get grass to grow in this town?  I have not had much luck with that - 
>mayhap I need to get a certain seed?
>
>
>J  :]
>
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