Gardening 2021: berries, veggies, trees and flowers!

[W105]

very nice planters Norma !! a black ornamental grass would look cool in them...I got one last yr and it was a beauty !! ( my cherry tomato plant last yr grew to 8 feet tall too !! )

[normaM]

Thanks :) where did you find the black grass? I have bits of black in the front that's why I wanted to do the colour. White looks idk, wouldn't work for me
Or I can cheat and get fakes at Michaels :/

[W105]

got it at Home Depot...it's such a hardy plant too !! can take full sun or shade it doesn't matter...it just needs lots of water , got lots of compliments on it..

[normaM]

thank you - by chance remember what it was called? Too early yet but I bet by first week in April this weather stays
Perfect idea... you can tell I am no gardener

[typhoon44]

Anyone know where to find Malabar Spinach seeds or cuttings?
Not technically spinach but an edible ornamental that climbs with bright red vines. We had some a few years ago but can't seem to find them.

[Queen K]

Would RareSeeds.com be of help?

How did the leaves taste? Strong flavour? Mild? Interested in this myself.

[alanjh595]

I found this, but from the photo I don't see the "red/purple" that you were looking for. That could be because the photo is of juvenile plants.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Heirloom-Green- ... 48fa22890d

I also found this, but $20 USD is a lot of money for 50 seeds.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/50-seeds-Basell ... 3b5805897e

Both I found on Ebay.......
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/sis.html?_nkw=O ... QcEALw_wcB

I am not a spinach kinda guy, so I don't know anything about the plant, other than growing conditions and that is minimal as well.

[typhoon44]

Would RareSeeds.com be of help?

How did the leaves taste? Strong flavour? Mild? Interested in this myself.

I'll check. I was hoping for something local but I guess I could try online.
They taste a bit more acidic than regular baby spinach, otherwise a good crunch and nice texture.

Found this but shipping is also pretty pricey.
https://mckenzieseeds.com/products/spin ... vine-asian

[oneh2obabe]

thank you - by chance remember what it was called? Too early yet but I bet by first week in April this weather stays
Perfect idea... you can tell I am no gardener

Not sure if it's the one mentioned but did find this.
https://www.gardenista.com/posts/garden ... -and-care/

[oneh2obabe]

Anyone know where to find Malabar Spinach seeds or cuttings?
Not technically spinach but an edible ornamental that climbs with bright red vines. We had some a few years ago but can't seem to find them.

Quick search turned up this ... Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Red Malabar - 75 seeds for $3.99
https://www.incredibleseeds.ca/products ... ed-malabar

[typhoon44]

Quick search turned up this ... Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Red Malabar - 75 seeds for $3.99
https://www.incredibleseeds.ca/products ... ed-malabar

Thanks!

[Queen K]

Typhoon44, errrr if you don't need all 75 seeds, could I buy some off you? 12 or so?

I've never got so much done in the yard this early in March before. I am gearing up to get some lettuce and spinach planted tomorrow. We even have heavy duty plastic to form into covers for Spring hard frosts. Got more peas planted and I see lots of parsley pushing through, which means I have some to give away.

[Babba_not_Gump]

Typhoon44, errrr if you don't need all 75 seeds, could I buy some off you? 12 or so?

I've never got so much done in the yard this early in March before. I am gearing up to get some lettuce and spinach planted tomorrow. We even have heavy duty plastic to form into covers for Spring hard frosts. Got more peas planted and I see lots of parsley pushing through, which means I have some to give away.

Good to see people are already getting the early stuff in the ground.
Lettuce, spinach, pea. What else would you suggest for planting now?

[Queen K]

The only thing I got in now are snowpeas. I'm growing snow.

[alanjh595]

The only thing I got in now are snowpeas. I'm growing snow.

Then you will just have to go out and pea on them.