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Happinow 06-13-2012 09:20 PM

What grows when??
 
Since we are new to Florida, can anyone tell me what we could plant and when? We would like a small garden and have no idea what to plant. Where we came from, corn wasn't ready until late July/August and here I understand it's over here. We'd like some cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and maybe some other veggies. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

jimbo2012 06-13-2012 09:33 PM

Veggies :bowdown:

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Happinow 06-14-2012 06:18 AM

Thanks
 
A wealth of information, Jimbo. Thank you!

asianthree 06-14-2012 07:23 AM

Weeds are growing all the time at my house come dig up a few for your yard:swear:

Bill-n-Brillo 06-14-2012 11:42 AM

Plant a veggie garden of any size and I'd suspect the local critters will discover it and declare it "The Neighborhood Buffet". They'll probably be having their meals there on a daily basis. :D

And no fences are allowed per the deed restrictions........

Bill :)

skyguy79 06-14-2012 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo (Post 505818)
Plant a veggie garden of any size and I'd suspect the local critters will discover it and declare it "The Neighborhood Buffet". They'll probably be having their meals there on a daily basis. :D

And no fences are allowed per the deed restrictions........

Bill :)

What about inside a birdcage? I remember recently hearing that a small percentage of space inside the birdcage is allowed for a modest amount of plantings. I think it was around 10%, but not sure. I think it may have come from our swimming pool/birdcage salesman but can't remember that for sure either. :confused:

jnieman 06-14-2012 12:49 PM

Be sure to buy the type of plants that are meant for our area of the country (heat resistant). We have tried to plant tomatoes 4 years in a row. The first three in the ground and they didn't turn out well. This year we bought Phoenix plants and put them in a large pot with amended soil on the patio. We have loads of tomatoes this year and they are all beautiful. When we first moved here into a new area there were no bees to pollinate the flowers either. I think that may have been part of the problem.

Bill-n-Brillo 06-14-2012 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 505841)
What about inside a birdcage? ..........

Now THERE'S a thought! Good idea, skyguy!

Bill :)

asianthree 06-14-2012 07:17 PM

what about using containers my veggies do great in them

CaptJohn 06-14-2012 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 505980)
what about using containers my veggies do great in them

Yes, containers are the way to go!

In my yard here, I can't even get weeds to grow. Gotta test that soil! :laugh:

CarGuys 06-14-2012 10:21 PM

Aghhhhhhhh the new TOTV forum " The Weeders Digest" Hey man you got any weed!

Yep just look at that bare lot next to us! LOL


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