Texas Gardening: First Frost/freeze, 1 by Gymgirl

Gymgirl wrote:
I didn't cover one single thing. It was dark and rainy when I got home last night and DH was not inclined to do so. Anyway, this summer was my first gardening experience and I researched and learned an INFINITE amount of information from my DGer friends. However, I invested quite a bit of money this summer on plants, seed, supplies, etc., and have decided that this will be my last year spending so much on flower gardening. So whatever survives will get propagated for next summer. I'm going to continue specializing in growing the Sago Palms which was truly a wonderful experience for me. So much diversity growing this tortoise of a plant! And, I'm going to try my hand at self-pollination and seed production. I want to grow them beautiful and healthy, and give them away each year as christmas gifts! Didn't realize how valuable a mature Sago Palm is, until I learned about the slow growth pattern. It's sort of like finding a huge pony-tail palm that's grown for 10-15-20 years!

I have decided to become a VEGETABLE FARMER instead! I've got five brand new Earthboxes, and have moved into research on veggies and fruit. I've ordered my seeds from Johnny's and they're on the way. It makes more sense for me to grow something productive to give away to friends, relatives, and total strangers who can literally benefit from the "FRUITS OF MY LABORS."

So, next summer I'll grow Sagos, caladiums, coleus, and ferns in the garden. And tomatoes, squash, bell peppers, green beans, okra, Romaine lettuce and spinach in my Earthboxes!

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