Comments on: Winter’s Survivors Appear in the Spring Garden http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/ Featuring Vegetable Gardening Tips, Organic Growing Techniques, and Unique Plants for the Backyard Gardener Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:01 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Early Spring Crops for the Vegetable Garden » Veggie Gardening Tips http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-91781 Early Spring Crops for the Vegetable Garden » Veggie Gardening Tips Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:05:26 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-91781 [...] strawberries, a variety of tomatoes and peppers and parsley. I didn’t really expect anything to survive the winter other than the oregano, maybe the sage and thyme and strawberries (which where covered with [...] [...] strawberries, a variety of tomatoes and peppers and parsley. I didn’t really expect anything to survive the winter other than the oregano, maybe the sage and thyme and strawberries (which where covered with [...]

]]> By: Kenny Point http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-64492 Kenny Point Fri, 16 May 2008 04:23:55 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-64492 Hi Barbee', I think the chickweed leaves are pretty smooth and I have never noticed much in the way of fuzz on the plant. There are different varieties of chickweed and I believe the one that grows around here is the variety that is called "Common Chickweed." Hi Barbee’, I think the chickweed leaves are pretty smooth and I have never noticed much in the way of fuzz on the plant. There are different varieties of chickweed and I believe the one that grows around here is the variety that is called “Common Chickweed.”

]]> By: Barbee' http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-64427 Barbee' Thu, 15 May 2008 22:55:19 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-64427 Hi, I have a question about chickweed. Are the leaves a little fuzzy? I am trying to learn how to recognize it. I have heard of star chickweed and of mouse-eared chickweed. But, now is the one of which you write still another kind? I wonder if they are all good to eat. Hi, I have a question about chickweed. Are the leaves a little fuzzy? I am trying to learn how to recognize it. I have heard of star chickweed and of mouse-eared chickweed. But, now is the one of which you write still another kind? I wonder if they are all good to eat.

]]> By: Kenny Point http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56378 Kenny Point Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:52:13 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56378 Thanks for the comments and emails in response to this post. It is incredible to see the many vegetable crops that will grow during autumn and are capable of surviving the winter season without any form of protection, and the best part is that they will re-grow or yield early harvests of garden fresh produce before the soil can even be worked in the springtime. Rob, the dandelions are very much edible and have a reputation for providing all sorts of health and medicinal benefits. I do eat them but they can be strong flavored and bitter tasting, so I use a small amount mixed in with other greens or blended into a smoothie. Thanks for the comments and emails in response to this post. It is incredible to see the many vegetable crops that will grow during autumn and are capable of surviving the winter season without any form of protection, and the best part is that they will re-grow or yield early harvests of garden fresh produce before the soil can even be worked in the springtime.
Rob, the dandelions are very much edible and have a reputation for providing all sorts of health and medicinal benefits. I do eat them but they can be strong flavored and bitter tasting, so I use a small amount mixed in with other greens or blended into a smoothie.

]]> By: Jean Ann http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56325 Jean Ann Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:40:56 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56325 Wow! I am amazed at all of the things you grow in your winter garden...I am in Portland, OR and am looking forward to seeing what I can overwinter next year. Wow! I am amazed at all of the things you grow in your winter garden…I am in Portland, OR and am looking forward to seeing what I can overwinter next year.

]]> By: Rob http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56305 Rob Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:10:48 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56305 Loved the close up photography. Dandelions are edible, so I understand. Have you tried them? I understand that they're a diuretic! Rob Loved the close up photography.
Dandelions are edible, so I understand. Have you tried them? I understand that they’re a diuretic!
Rob

]]> By: george rotramel http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56052 george rotramel Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:07:45 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-56052 Hi, Hopeful words and beautiful pictures! Thought you and your readers might be interested in my easy, non-chemical, “step-and-twist” method for dandelion control. Great for schools and playgrounds because kids can do it and not get dirty. Read more in the What Works section on my IPM site: www.GeorgeRotramel.com. Best Regards, George Hi,

Hopeful words and beautiful pictures! Thought you and your readers might be interested in my easy, non-chemical, “step-and-twist” method for dandelion control. Great for schools and playgrounds because kids can do it and not get dirty. Read more in the What Works section on my IPM site: http://www.GeorgeRotramel.com.

Best Regards,
George

]]> By: Amy http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-55986 Amy Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:21:43 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/winters-survivors-appear-in-the-spring-garden/#comment-55986 Beautiful! We are still blanketed with snow here in southern Ontario, but it is slowly beginning to melt. I am anxious to get out and see what action is taking place beneath the snow. Beautiful! We are still blanketed with snow here in southern Ontario, but it is slowly beginning to melt. I am anxious to get out and see what action is taking place beneath the snow.

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