tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post65006211840372776..comments2010-01-08T19:35:48.752-05:00Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-61531121683509754202010-01-08T19:35:48.752-05:002010-01-08T19:35:48.752-05:00Lynn, our snow was gone except for tall piles of gray snow on the curbs - until this morning. It&#39;s a winter wonderland again. <br /><br />Teresa - I am REALLY resisting buying ANY new plants. I really have no right to after my installation of a new perennial bed this fall. I&#39;ll have to see what comes in. I&#39;ve been throwing out every plant catalog that comes in - even the ones with save $50 off $100 purchase - my biggest temptation.<br /><br />Julie, when people from Maryland asked what it was like to live in RI for a few years, I alwasy said cold was cold, but now I think there&#39;s a real difference. We&#39;re not at 22 - by far, but our 30 degree windy days means the cold practically hurts.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-1135072308719850322010-01-07T22:49:38.956-05:002010-01-07T22:49:38.956-05:00Great info! As soon as we get school going again, planning the garden will be the first thing on my list.<br /><br />I wish we had 30 degree days. We haven&#39;t hit higher than 22 in weeks. Even my cold frame is completely frozen now. :-\<br /><br />You&#39;re right though, it&#39;s amazing how fast we forget the trials and tribulations and only remember the wonders of growing beautiful and tasty things. Happy planning!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821307241859156967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-75246245581107321122010-01-05T20:35:29.261-05:002010-01-05T20:35:29.261-05:00Organized you are! That is impressive. I still have a bit of time before real planning is necessary. I tend to be impulsive when it comes to planting. That is not a good thing. Anyway, Kudos to you for thinking ahead. I will think about doing that tomorrow. Just call me Scarlet.Teresahttp://blog.gardenshoesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-49633621718836954822010-01-05T07:42:32.616-05:002010-01-05T07:42:32.616-05:00I&#39;ve never been good at following or making lists...always fly by the seat of my pants...especially chores in the garden..although I make resolutions to be more organized every year..lol!<br />The picture in this post wouldn&#39;t open for me for some reason...<br />Your snow all gone?lynn'sgardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09104383899991317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-51890150706734434272010-01-04T21:56:15.227-05:002010-01-04T21:56:15.227-05:00Stephanie, Bangchick, Rosey, Amy, thanks for your comments! I am generally an organized person, but my garden often falls prey to neglect! This is the purpose of the calendar - hopefully I won&#39;t forget (and remember in the winter during planning time!)<br /><br />Autumn - Your garden is alwasy beautiful - the painting canvas is a good strategy for you!<br /><br />James - I&#39;ve only started to figure out what some of the bugs are. I know I always have stink bugs, though I&#39;m not positive what stink bug damage looks like. I have TONS of boxelder bugs, but I don&#39;t think they&#39;re doing any harm. There are always slugs, roly-polys, aphids, spider mites, some Japanese beetles, some other random beatles from time to time. I dont inspect too closely b/c I&#39;ll get grossed out!<br /><br />Grace - the system is in distress now!! I may try to follow your tips, especially on not fertilizing the bulbs till later. Grace&#39;s advice=gospel. <br /><br />Lil Ned - I agree. Each year&#39;s tweaking gets you closer and closer to a great system! <br /><br />Blossom - I beg to differ, but you&#39;re sweet!!!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-65676024931558785222010-01-04T21:42:29.492-05:002010-01-04T21:42:29.492-05:00Oh wow ... you are a master gardener alright. In dreams and in reality.Blossomhttp://lili-aimhigh.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-81419781766477985912010-01-04T10:42:52.324-05:002010-01-04T10:42:52.324-05:00That is a great list and you are very organized! I will have to check out the site that you mentioned! :)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07572136733330325375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-61185567368073560652010-01-04T10:11:27.608-05:002010-01-04T10:11:27.608-05:00I have been seeking the Grand, Overarching Garden Plan for the Year since I first started gardening. After more than 35 years in the same spot, I have a lot of this in my memory, but a list/schedule is still helpful. I started with looking at charts and schedules in books and magazines, and tried to tweak them to my own climate and growing conditions. In the end, you get to know that and then you&#39;ve got a great system. Nice going and my best advice is to keep good records, both of what you plan and what actually happens. <br /><br />I too love Gardeners&#39; Supply. Their &#39;Tomatoes Alive&#39; is amazing and since I started using it I have a bumper crop every year.Li'l Nedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239798951473493987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-69457203906296758892010-01-04T10:06:54.639-05:002010-01-04T10:06:54.639-05:00Wendy, I am shy to admit that I don&#39;t have any list for my gardening. I only have indexed photos and plant names. I treat my garden like a painting canvas. If you see the condition of my garden now, maybe you&#39;ll faint or you&#39;ll feel like reorganising it for me!Autumn Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-16625919872145185912010-01-04T00:35:12.237-05:002010-01-04T00:35:12.237-05:00Hi Wendy~~ Your comments page doesn&#39;t have the option to access your post so I have to go from memory which for me, is a deficit. LOL. April, the fertilizing: I only fertilize roses, clematis and containers. The rest of my plants get compost exclusively unless I see a problem. Also, bulbs should be fertilized after they finish blooming since this is when they store up energy for the following year. <br /><br />That said, when I&#39;m asked to advise, I say feel free to completely ignore my advice and do what feels right to you. I think there are way too many &quot;shoulds&quot; in gardening. Intuition is a marvelous thing. Calendars too. And mistakes are learning opportunities. I love this time of year because the garden of our dreams has no flaws. <br /><br />I hope your weather improves soon.Grace Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06902499537311241849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-300404656373839002010-01-03T23:58:28.465-05:002010-01-03T23:58:28.465-05:00oh Wow! Truly you are zealous concerning your garden.<br /><br />I notice concerning the bug infestations - can there be a garden without them?<br />Hmmm...<br />(What bugs often infest your garden?)James Missierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-77670679988142627862010-01-03T08:44:20.392-05:002010-01-03T08:44:20.392-05:00Wendy,<br /><br />Someday, I may get this organized. I usually fly by the seat of my pants and it shows. I need to get my butt in gear and get planning!<br /><br />I like Gardens Alive too, I usually order if they have a good coupon. <br /><br />You are on top of things, good job!<br /><br />RoseyRosey Pollenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-45876157224355124842010-01-02T21:59:09.160-05:002010-01-02T21:59:09.160-05:00Oh Wendy... you got everything figured out for the rest of the year. and some are scheduled with precise dates... nice and neat. Such an organised lady... haha... I haven&#39;t figured out what to plant for this month!!... ~ bangchikBangchikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-18875876693125907582010-01-02T21:51:45.105-05:002010-01-02T21:51:45.105-05:00Wendy, I wish I can be as organised as you are! I like the fact that you have included prunning into your calendar as well. Combination of little tasks that would make big impact later... good thinking ;-) Now you have made me think of my garden... when to do this and that. Ok, I should be more organised this year :-DStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.com