Spring babies!

I feel like I'm on a different wavelength than most of the country... it was 80º F all weekend in San Diego. Feels like another winter that never was, so my mind is focused on the next season!

Really excited about the development of trying out new techniques - esp starting seeds in Diatomaceous earth - it's amazing! The plants seem to grow faster and stronger; and transplanting them is so easy. On top of this, yesterday we went down to the beach for some kelp collecting so I can try out making my own seaweed fertilizer. All these years gardening in a beach city and it never crossed my mind. I'm excited for the next season!

[Labradors2]

Heather,

Your babies look fantastic and I am jealous because I will have to wait another 6 weeks before I can start mine.

Linda

[MarcH.]

Are there seasons in San Diego?

Looking good!

[JamesL]

Love to see this! DE is so easy isn't it?
Currently stuck under lots of snow here....

Originally Posted by MarcH.

Are there seasons in San Diego?

Looking good!

haha no, not really. it actually makes planning really difficult. it was 80 F last weekend...we never see that in feb. And summer months can be really cool and overcast - may gray, june gloom.

this was one of the least successful winter gardens ive had, but its still always fun and a learning experience.

Originally Posted by JamesL

Love to see this! DE is so easy isn't it?
Currently stuck under lots of snow here....

yes, its amazing! i have been spreading the word about it on other gardening communities. tons of people have never heard of using it.

ive seen some NY pics of the snow and ice. hope it passes soon!

[PA_Julia]

Looking beautiful!!! Makes me want to start my seeds, but it's not March 23rd yet.

[nnavarra61]

Will be putting my seeds to start this weekend even though the temps will be negs still, but I like a good 10 weeks before transplanting. HR, I am jealous of you & your weather but I love my winters too. gosh darnoodley it is cold here

Originally Posted by nnavarra61

Will be putting my seeds to start this weekend even though the temps will be negs still, but I like a good 10 weeks before transplanting. HR, I am jealous of you & your weather but I love my winters too. gosh darnoodley it is cold here

im jealous of anywhere it rains! i bought two rain barrels when i found out we had a rebate for them and by the time one was installed our "one week winter" was over. womp womp. (im not jealous of snow or sub zero temps though)

oh and i guess i should have said "for the spring, babies." im not sure yet when i want to plant outside but i find my seedlings take a really long time. the tomatoes esp and I havent had great luck. i also feel i need at least a few months. the zucchinis are growing so fast but everything else is slow and steady.

[hank]

I'm so jealous and WINTER CRAZY! negative 6 tonight, 60 miles west of DC.

[nnavarra61]

-17 outside this morning. Can I come visit you HR? lol

^^thats what my backyard looks like year round. I havent gotten outside during the right lighting but that photo was taken on Dec. 20th. It is literally impossibly to tell what month it is just looking outside in this city.

Anytime! By the way, its Heather...why is my signature not working?!?

how do you guys live in negative temperatures?!? that concept is madness to me. brrr drink a hot toddy for me!

[nnavarra61]

Heather
-17 is wind chill without that it is a balmy +1, I actually love the colder weather but this is a bit much. Still the 3 years at Ft. Hood were murder4 months of 100+ I'll pass. Love the picture my yard/deck is under a foot of snow, it's a pain but keeps the beer cold lol