Time to get something planted in my garden here..
By mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
Mexico
November 15, 2012 7:13am CST
Its November so time for me to plant a few veggies out back.
I always plant a few veggies here.
Not just for the food.
But gives me something to do away from the computer and my office.
If I dont work in the garden an hour a day here.
Then Im sitting at this desk 12-14 hours a day.
One hour a day in the garden.. gets me outside, and away from the stress inside.
Also the extra veggies I grow, I give to church and to friends here.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Nov 12
Sure is.. really helps me here with stress.
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@STOUTjodee (3572)
• United States
15 Nov 12
Totally agree with you,GreenMoo, planting a garden makes one self sufficient!
If you produce extra you can either can or freeze the extra and you will have it year long.
If you produce extra you can either can or freeze the extra and you will have it year long.
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
17 Nov 12
Well, you need to have some you time. I know the computer if addictive. But if we do not get off it and spend some time for ourselves we will go nuts. So if gardening helps you relax then I see that as a good thing. House work is not something people enjoy doing. They do it because they have to. Maybe take some time and go for a nice walk when the weather is nice. I am starting to do that.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
17 Nov 12
Yes, I take many walks here during the week.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Nov 12
Steve.. its the only way besides house work i get away from the computer.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
16 Nov 12
It would be nice to have produce that is able to be grown here yr. round, but when you live somewhere where it rains a lot and gets quite cool during the winter and fall months, it is hard to consider. But if I could, I would have carrots, tomatoes and strawberries yr round.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Nov 12
We get rain here nov. till feb. but rarely rains hard here.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
18 Nov 12
Gardening is therapeutic for me at times too. Here lately, I need all of the therapy I can get. LOL. I hope that your garden is abundant! What did you plant? How does your growing season work? Can you plant all year long?
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
18 Nov 12
You are very fortunate to have such a long growing year. I love cilantro... I could eat it with almost everything.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Nov 12
We plant carrots, bell peppers, onions, cilatro here. We plants nov. till april. Then we try again june- sept.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Nov 12
We dont get real hot here, so we can grow things most of the year.
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@aireanna18 (1914)
• United States
17 Nov 12
mariaperalta, good for you planting a garden. I was just reading the other day that planting a garden is a good way to save money on groceries.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
17 Nov 12
Yes it is... I also am able to give many veggies to friends and my church.
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@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
15 Nov 12
What are you planning on growing? I tried doing a garden this year. I had planted lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, swiss chard, squash, raddishes, beans, and so on. But the weather was so up and down here, that nothing turned out. I did have two squash growing but we got frost early and killed them.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Nov 12
Im planting carrots, bell peppers, chili peppers, and onions today here.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Nov 12
I sure will.. hope all is well with you there. Take care.
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. In my house I have a small garden @mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
22 Feb 13
Same here, Its almost time to plant a few things here. As rain season ends soon. Days are getting alittle warmer here. Take care there..
@STOUTjodee (3572)
• United States
15 Nov 12
Oh, I love to garden! You can see a seed or plant with your care grow up to produce food that you can eat and not have to depend on grocery stores. It's like having a child,
you have to take care of it and realize that you are providing life to some one/some thing else. You can watch it grow daily. Happy gardening!
You can see a seed or plant with your care grow up to produce food that you can eat and not have to depend on grocery stores. It's like having a child, you have to take care of it and realize that you are providing life to some one/some thing else. You can watch it grow daily. Happy gardening!2 people like this
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Nov 12
Same here, I even through scrap veggies out there, and have grown tomatoes and green chilis that way here.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
15 Nov 12
What ana excellent idea, you are getting some value out of being outdoors in exercise and fresh air and you can eat it as well. Not only that you are sharing te results of your hard work. I hope this discussion of yours has started a craze among other MyLotters.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Nov 12
Sure am.. it also is my place to get away from everything. As its located in the corner at the back of my home. No one knows Im there.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Nov 12
Yes it is, Ive had one here last 2 years.
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@krijger88 (55)
• Belgium
15 Nov 12
I never planted anything myself, I don't have a garden so.. But it seems like fun!
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Nov 12
Its fun. I also enjoy I can give some to the people who really need it.
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