Re: [gardeners] Frost on the punkin
margaret lauterbach (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Mon, 07 Feb 2000 13:58:50 -0700
Ann, we have fresh seed in Boise, Id. in racks, and have had for at least a
week, maybe earlier. I'd not shop at places who have employees that lie
like that. Margaret L
>George,
>I am with you, only my cold level peaks at about 60*F. That is one reason
we
>keep coming back to FL. I love it hot. We got down into the 30's last
>night, way to cold for me. I can only hope the beans I planted out in the
>garden this week will make it. They had not broken the surface yet so the
>soil will protect them, I hope.
>
>I should have planted the peas first, but first I have to go out and find
>seed. Can you believe that we do not get our seed supply any earlier than
>those up north do? I could not plant any broccoli this winter, as the seed
>was already gone and none would or could come in, even at my favorite
>nursery. They said they had to wait till the seed companies shipped in
Feb.
>Then I can put in peas, more spinach and maybe get a couple of broccoli
>plants going before it gets to hot out there. I haven't started tomatoes
>yet. They will get direct seeded after Feb 15, but only if I can get a few
>more bags of compost dug in. Can you believe they ran out of that too? I
>will be headed to Home Depot to get mine this year.
>
>Anne in FL
>zone 9b, sunset 26
>
>No race can prosper till it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a
>field as in writing a poem. -Booker T. Washington
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