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Help in OK
I want to start landscaping my backyard this spring and put in a small
garden. I live in OK some my weather is not as nice as Austin. Any ideas on where to begin, websites to help and or books to read. I would like to make my yard in two sections -1 for lazing around in and the other for true gardening (tomatoes, green peppers, cukes etc.) TIA for your help! -- Laura Lu |
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"Laura M" wrote in message I want to start landscaping my backyard this spring and put in a small garden. I live in OK some my weather is not as nice as Austin. Any ideas on where to begin, websites to help and or books to read. I would like to make my yard in two sections -1 for lazing around in and the other for true gardening (tomatoes, green peppers, cukes etc.) TIA for your help! -- Laura Lu I'll tell you what I'd suggest : - Call your county extension service, county agent, or whatever they call them up there. He can probably give you a few ideas of plants that fit your needs. - Ask him if he knows any people who are working on, or have just finished a master garden course. Usually these people will be glad to help out for the experience, and will come by your house to see the lay of the land. - Listen to, and call into your local radio station garden show. Hope that gives you a starting place. Good luck |
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Since the Texans scored their last touchdown, Laura M saw fit to opine:
I want to start landscaping my backyard this spring and put in a small garden. I live in OK some my weather is not as nice as Austin. Any ideas on where to begin, websites to help and or books to read. I would like to make my yard in two sections -1 for lazing around in and the other for true gardening (tomatoes, green peppers, cukes etc.) TIA for your help! -- Laura Lu Where in OK? Some parts are zone 6, some zone 7. Are you near a city with a nursery that caters to home gardeners? Or stuck in the western half of the state? Generally, the local nurseries carry varieties suitable for your region. Just on a quick Google search, www.thegardenhelper.com seems to be a good starting point. -- All Chat no Cattle |
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Thought I would chime in here with a few comments- I am into organic gardening, so my thoughts tend to lean that way, but here are some suggestions: For books, I suggest Lasagna Gardening by Patricia Lanza. Basically, it is a "no till, no digging, no weeding" approach (truly a lazy gardener's dream). I have tried the approach and it works very well for me here in Houston. For web sites (remember I lean toward organic solutions) is www.organicgardening.com. There is a discussion group section that allows you to post questions and get answers from others. The only caution is to be careful about mentioning anything that might be considered "non-organic". Some of the people there are quite vocal about chemical solutions, but the advice is always good. (While you are there, you may want to look at the OG magazine or some of the other books published by Rodale. They have a very good selection of books on gardening). Hope this helps and happy gardening..... "Laura M" wrote: I want to start landscaping my backyard this spring and put in a small garden. I live in OK some my weather is not as nice as Austin. Any ideas on where to begin, websites to help and or books to read. I would like to make my yard in two sections -1 for lazing around in and the other for true gardening (tomatoes, green peppers, cukes etc.) TIA for your help! -- Laura Lu |
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