[Vision2020] Gardening

[J Ford]

Matt;

Thank you for your suggestions (notice - no head chewing going on!)

Is there a grass seed that works better in this area than others?  I have no 
pines, but there are other trees in the area.  Just want to fill in the 
areas that have become very bare for whatever reason.

Do I just till in the manure or is there a type that I sprinkle on that 
would work?

I have an catalog that is advertising "strawberries as large as peaches" 
that they say will grow even in Alaska but they do not have Idaho-specific 
directions.  So you think planting them in May would work?  I realize no one 
can say what the weather will be like over the next few weeks, but I'd 
really like to order these as early as I can if they will work here.

I have started the toms on a window shelf and have seen an ad for ones you 
can grown year-round in a special medium/pouch.  I am tempted to try those 
but $20 is $20 and I don't want to waste my time if they really won't work 
because of the temps around here.

Again, thanks for your information.


J  :]





>From: "Matt Decker" <mattd2107 at hotmail.com>
>To: privatejf32 at hotmail.com, vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Gardening
>Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:01:04 -0700
>
>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 around 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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