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Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B              Newyorkrita Apr 18, 2017 9:42 AM CST |
| Well, I don't have much compost either. I have to buy it. Some years more than others. This spring not so much but 2 years ago I had it delivered by the truck full and dumped on my driveway. Then the thing was to get it on all the veggie beds which is a big job especially as the main backyard bed in the back is literally up a flight of stairs. No way could I haul the compost up there and spread it. I hired the guys that do my grass cutting to do the work. Some years simply get some bags and put a small amount out here and there. |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 18, 2017 2:18 PM CST |
| So I planted my zucchini and summer squash seeds today. They are indoors to get a head start so I have plants to put out in 3 weeks. I had 12 different types so should be over run with summer squashes. And I also planted Arava and Sugar Cube melons. |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b)      RobinD Apr 19, 2017 9:16 AM CST |
| You are a busy beaver! I have to transplant my tomatoes, but I want to wait until a warmer day to do it.....My squash seeds will be planted near Memorial Day....we get late frosts here.... |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 19, 2017 10:26 AM CST |
| I try to get some size on my summer squash plants. The bigger the better when planting out so they get good and established before the evil SVB moths arrive. |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 20, 2017 7:01 AM CST |
| Does planting marigolds around the squash help? It seems to here, but we are dealing with cutworm...... |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 20, 2017 9:22 AM CST |
RobinD said:Does planting marigolds around the squash help? It seems to here, but we are dealing with cutworm...... Doesn't help for SVB moths. They just fly in from wherever and lay their nasty eggs. Those of course tunnel into the vines once they quickly hatch. |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 20, 2017 2:53 PM CST |
Here are my pepper and tomato seedling trays.  |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 21, 2017 8:24 AM CST |
| They look awesome! Mine are still very small, but I won't be planting until Memorial Day....will be planting beets, carrots, lettuce next week...and my peas are up....hooray! |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 21, 2017 9:32 AM CST |
RobinD said:They look awesome! Mine are still very small, but I won't be planting until Memorial Day....will be planting beets, carrots, lettuce next week...and my peas are up....hooray! I am anxious to get started planting out. I will soon maybe I can start on Monday or Tuesday to get them in ground. |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 22, 2017 9:34 AM CST |
| You are so lucky to be in a warmer climate! You can plant several weeks earlier, & harvest a few weeks later...makes a big difference! |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 22, 2017 10:08 AM CST |
RobinD said:You are so lucky to be in a warmer climate! You can plant several weeks earlier, & harvest a few weeks later...makes a big difference! It does make a big difference. Usually I start planting out at the end of April. |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 23, 2017 9:12 AM CST |
| My seedlings are out in the sun. There has not been any sun for a week. So at last they are getting some actual sun instead of just outdoor light. |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 23, 2017 4:02 PM CST |
| Mine are still sitting in the window! |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 26, 2017 2:08 PM CST |
| I have started planting out my tomato seedlings. Since I have so many and since I am a slow planter It takes me lots of time to get them done. I would be further along but yesterday and day before it rained and I only got afew plants done those days. Got too wet!! |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 27, 2017 9:32 AM CST |
| My toms are still mini sized! My garden was tilled today, so I can plant out the cold crops tomorrow...toms, not for another 3 weeks or so...... |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 27, 2017 9:38 AM CST |
| I plant early as I have so much to plant!! Going out and plant out tomato seedlings again today. |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 28, 2017 7:22 AM CST |
| Do you have something to cover them with if the temp goes too low? Or are they in pots that you can bring in? |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 28, 2017 8:50 AM CST |
RobinD said:Do you have something to cover them with if the temp goes too low? Or are they in pots that you can bring in? Not in pots. In ground and all over the place. I always plant at the end of April. Except last year when I pushed it terribly and started mid April. That really was too early but all turned out well. |
Name: Rita North Shore, Long Island, NY Zone 6B Newyorkrita Apr 28, 2017 12:15 PM CST |
| I planted my cucumber seeds today and also tried basil from seed. We will see what comes up on the basil. As to the cucumbers I always start my own from seed. I should have plenty of plants hopefully!! Okay. Back to planting out tomato plants. Feels like I will never be finished. |
Name: Marilyn CT (Zone 5b) RobinD Apr 29, 2017 9:14 AM CST |
| I planted my carrots, beets, lettuce, & dill yesterday...transplanted my tomatoes from small pots into larger ones.....threw away the smallest plants....one landed in a pile of soil in my herb garden....I looked at it this morning, & it has put its roots down! It can stay as an experiment..... |
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