tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5396209735755498053..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: A Minor Quandary.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70551583214954427942014-04-16T22:43:15.881+01:002014-04-16T22:43:15.881+01:00My plot faces/slopes north (as does the rest of my...My plot faces/slopes north (as does the rest of my land) which is less than ideal. I plant mine east to west but only because that way works out best for how the garden is laid out.Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10572209114394704412014-04-16T20:42:31.777+01:002014-04-16T20:42:31.777+01:00The only reason I can think of to change would be ...The only reason I can think of to change would be if the slope was enough for heavy rain to wash the soil down the slope but that obviously is not the case.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80955611337650696052014-04-16T16:36:00.118+01:002014-04-16T16:36:00.118+01:00I always plant north to south. We are still having...I always plant north to south. We are still having some cold nights so it will be a while before the toms go in.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38181522059746714572014-04-16T15:54:59.113+01:002014-04-16T15:54:59.113+01:00I envy you your wonderful garden! Hopefully by nex...I envy you your wonderful garden! Hopefully by next spring Husband and I will be in our own house and can start working on a garden. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74019862369734852952014-04-16T13:24:58.218+01:002014-04-16T13:24:58.218+01:00Normally we don't plant anything 'tender-i...Normally we don't plant anything 'tender-ish' before the Ice Saints have passed; May 11th 12th and 13th. I've looked at the long term forecast, and it looks hopeful. If we do get frost, I won't really have lost that much. My fingers are crossed!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65197502037324154962014-04-16T13:13:53.845+01:002014-04-16T13:13:53.845+01:00I plant my veggies on the side with the southern e...I plant my veggies on the side with the southern exposure. That is all I know. <br /><br />It is a rule of thumb in my area not to plant tomatoes until May 10th. However, in years past, I have put them in the ground a week earlier. This year, because of the changing weather pattern, I am hoping that May 10th will be OK.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11258257968575693772014-04-16T12:58:40.571+01:002014-04-16T12:58:40.571+01:00As for the 'Pixie', it was offered in the ...As for the 'Pixie', it was offered in the same sentiment as when R Cook was described as 'Yon wee Labour health pixie'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89180331589711525372014-04-16T12:52:06.994+01:002014-04-16T12:52:06.994+01:00There's time....There's time....Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56110496540393338652014-04-16T12:48:08.462+01:002014-04-16T12:48:08.462+01:00I feel lucky that you haven't suggested that ...I feel lucky that you haven't suggested that I am bonkers, everybody else has.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73450438331664580292014-04-16T12:12:39.747+01:002014-04-16T12:12:39.747+01:00Hot and dry here. I sympathise!Hot and dry here. I sympathise!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-548939280515008132014-04-16T12:11:41.391+01:002014-04-16T12:11:41.391+01:00As long as taller plants were planted on the north...As long as taller plants were planted on the northern end of the plot, and shorter ones to the south, I can't see that it would make any difference.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27465883285445977302014-04-16T11:52:35.338+01:002014-04-16T11:52:35.338+01:00I have no opinion on the directional planting but ...I have no opinion on the directional planting but wanted to mention how envious I am as our garden is still under eighteen inches of bloody snow.Spinners End Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378599044206074919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35004582041281453112014-04-16T10:41:53.824+01:002014-04-16T10:41:53.824+01:00P.S. At 6' 2", Heron must be a short vers...P.S. At 6' 2", Heron must be a short version of a Tuath Dé Danann, not pixie. They were about 8' tall on average, which is big for a fairy.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63289513582521741892014-04-16T10:39:03.789+01:002014-04-16T10:39:03.789+01:00I have to say that - for once - I agree with the H...I have to say that - for once - I agree with the Heron. Any plant that likes light will not want to be in the shadow of the one in front of it.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10576483234494345962014-04-16T08:46:48.337+01:002014-04-16T08:46:48.337+01:00Give them time!Give them time!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32500878273357810662014-04-16T08:46:27.761+01:002014-04-16T08:46:27.761+01:00I do see what you mean. I'm beginning to think...I do see what you mean. I'm beginning to think I'll stay as I am.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89989809084160756912014-04-16T08:45:40.472+01:002014-04-16T08:45:40.472+01:00We have plenty of sunshine here, but very few 6ft...We have plenty of sunshine here, but very few 6ft 2" Pixies.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42253830654561946422014-04-16T08:34:00.569+01:002014-04-16T08:34:00.569+01:00I plant north to south, because that is the way th...I plant north to south, because that is the way the land lies. Though I sometimes do short rows west to east within the N - S rows. If you see what I mean.Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38239515785953703502014-04-16T08:31:27.964+01:002014-04-16T08:31:27.964+01:00Wrong!
At 6ft 2" am too tall for a pixie and...Wrong! <br />At 6ft 2" am too tall for a pixie and my nationality is not Irish either matey.<br />Bonkers: I say because it is the not the direction that you plant in, rather the fact that your plants are exposed to sunshine.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40346426200224036072014-04-16T08:28:10.702+01:002014-04-16T08:28:10.702+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45565695834753489042014-04-16T08:09:36.027+01:002014-04-16T08:09:36.027+01:00I plant mine east/west as that's the way the s...I plant mine east/west as that's the way the sun moves round the garden.Yours is looking good - not a weed in sight. Bravo.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58346325825257337522014-04-16T07:53:47.705+01:002014-04-16T07:53:47.705+01:00I have always planted my potatoes, North to South....I have always planted my potatoes, North to South. I think if you have a South facing vegetable plot you can't go wrong. Red onions love heat. I think onions originate in Greece. Your plot looks really neat and tidy.northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55725485389583231182014-04-16T07:50:20.323+01:002014-04-16T07:50:20.323+01:00The locals, here, do their plantings according to ...The locals, here, do their plantings according to the moon. Once, when my garlic crop failed, I was told it was because I'd planted when the moon wasn't right. I thought they were nuts.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-34809859018349693722014-04-16T07:45:03.036+01:002014-04-16T07:45:03.036+01:00Personally I believe the phase of the moon is far ...Personally I believe the phase of the moon is far more important to planting than the lay of the land.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35119813515191861082014-04-16T07:21:38.426+01:002014-04-16T07:21:38.426+01:00There's only one person who's BONKERS arou...There's only one person who's BONKERS around here; he's an Irish, Pixie, Druid.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com