Hi from an Olde Growth Gardener!

[NewLeafTX]

Hi everyone! I'm NewLeaf, a hobbyist gardener and nature lover. Just joined this site.

New to using garden sites/ gardening social media, but not new to gardening.
I've been growing and sowing edible & ornamental plants, mostly successfully, for over 40 years.

My growing area is East TX(Zone 9a)- Currently into "gardening on a shoestring budget".
I grow my plants from seed whenever possible, to save money.

I find the following seed starting websites very useful, so I am sharing them:

2025 Planting Calendar by Zip Code | The Old Farmer's Almanac

www.almanac.com

Rob's plants - seed-starting information

How to Germinate any Seed - Growing Seed Requirements

Everything you need to know on how to germinate any seed you have. We have hundereds of plants listed with individual germination tips for each plant.

www.backyardgardener.com

I bet lots of people here are busy, as this is a planting time of year for a lot of folk, including me.
Happy I found y'all!
Iris

 

[YumYum]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Welcome to the forum, don't forget cuttings for free plants, most people are happy to give a slip to an admirer.

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Bonjour! My grandparents have a large vegetable garden. They grow several vegetables from seed.

 

[MiniOrchardDude]

Welcome to the forums. Yes most are very busy as spring came super early this year.

MOD

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Welcome to the forums. Yes most are very busy as spring came super early this year.

MOD

Maybe, there is still time for a frost or two round here.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Roberson190]

Hi everyone! I'm NewLeaf, a hobbyist gardener and nature lover. Just joined this site.

New to using garden sites/ gardening social media, but not new to gardening.
I've been growing and sowing edible & ornamental plants, mostly successfully, for over 40 years.

My growing area is East TX(Zone 9a)- Currently into "gardening on a shoestring budget".
I grow my plants from seed whenever possible, to save money.

I find the following seed starting websites very useful, so I am sharing them:

2025 Planting Calendar by Zip Code | The Old Farmer's Almanac

www.almanac.com

Rob's plants - seed-starting information

How to Germinate any Seed - Growing Seed Requirements

Everything you need to know on how to germinate any seed you have. We have hundereds of plants listed with individual germination tips for each plant.

www.backyardgardener.com

I bet lots of people here are busy, as this is a planting time of year for a lot of folk, including me.
Happy I found y'all!
Iris

Welcome, Iris! Your gardening experience is impressive and will surely be an inspiration to many here. I particularly appreciate your economical approach to gardening and your generosity in sharing useful resources. Good luck and looking forward to exchanging gardening tips with you!

 

[MiniOrchardDude]

Maybe, there is still time for a frost or two round here.

Yes it continues to hit freezing in the morning, zone 5b. However, adding compost and fertilizer to all the fruiting perenials as they wake up. Picking up compost and fertilizer from the big box store. Preparing seeds indoor. Spring garden cleaning. I guess the start time depends on the size of your garden. I have been busy since early March.

MOD