We’ve been growing our own herbs, lettuces, and smaller vegetables indoors and are planning on growing more outdoors when it’s warmer. This is a fabulous resource 👇👇 #Connecticut #Nutmegsky homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu/monthly-gard... - ThreadSky

karlykingsley.bsky.social • 10 days ago

We’ve been growing our own herbs, lettuces, and smaller vegetables indoors and are planning on growing more outdoors when it’s warmer. This is a fabulous resource 👇👇
#Connecticut #Nutmegsky

https://homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu/monthly-gardening-tips-for-connecticut/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1SY4jjUTrlWtZIoeOXj8yYUsNrK3wghAJCeXhwj1E0ZYa2uz2HnJgrvrA_aem_YQ4FCwSl5CIwzU7TmJbTjA

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dustybiscuits.bsky.social•10 days ago

Nutmegger here. Thank you. We're going to be gardening heavily to help with food costs and teach the kiddos to be self sufficient

konspikuous.bsky.social•10 days ago

Indoor gardening used to be a spendy venture. The lamps ran hot and required routine replacement as well needed fans to extract the heat.

For several years now, LEDs are the go to for the indoor gardening. They run much cooler, last forever, and provide wide spectrum lighting. Fans are optional.

karlykingsley.bsky.social•10 days ago

I use the LED light strips. They work very well.

konspikuous.bsky.social•10 days ago

When cold temps hit, I bring plants inside. I run light boards.

konspikuous.bsky.social•10 days ago

My bad...meant to include my preferred one stop shop.

https://acinfinity.com/

I typically purchase through Amazon and look for refurbished/returned hardware that's good as new for substantially fewer dollar$

francescadiasio.bsky.social•9 days ago

Thanks!

curryandchips.bsky.social•10 days ago

Thank you for sharing. I am in Toronto so similar weather. Will check out the link.

pasandy.bsky.social•10 days ago

Do you use grow lights? It’s so dark in my house in winter!

doreenbell-dotan.bsky.social•10 days ago

T/Y

jewjewbee.bsky.social•10 days ago

Laudable but when you cost it all out, including seeds, pots, potting compost, fertilizer and pesticides/slug pellets, it is way cheaper to buy from the supermarket. And that doesn't count the free labor you supply to grow and pick them.

fedup4rlz.bsky.social•10 days ago

We have several indoor grow tents that we use for cannabis. However, we will now be using them for veggies.

karlykingsley.bsky.social•10 days ago

That’s perfect. Eventually I’d love to get something bigger for indoors, I really enjoy being inspired by what’s growing.

jdogforreal.bsky.social•10 days ago

I’ve got 5 grow beds with 2 more ready to install. One has a nice big bok choy ready to harvest!

constantbliss.bsky.social•10 days ago

Are you saving money doing this ?

rosiestiorraandmom.bsky.social•10 days ago

Great resource! Been following Ladybug 🐞 Blog for a while now. Thanks, Karly #Connecticut

flyflicker.bsky.social•10 days ago

You'll need that homegrown food when the Trump Trade War with Canada destroys Connecticut's economy. Canada is tied with Germany as your state's BIGGEST CUSTOMERS. I wonder how your state governor feels about that and how often he's called the White House to express those feelings ...

fourmoyle.bsky.social•10 days ago

📌

daisythedachshund.bsky.social•10 days ago

📌

zsazsamorte.bsky.social•10 days ago

Thanks! Moved from Texas to Massachusetts. Talk about a gardening adjustment. 😅

fitzie05.bsky.social•10 days ago

I just tried winter sowing for the first time. Excited to see what happens. Isn't gardening fun!

plantingahead.bsky.social•10 days ago

I’m glad to see people on their own trying to learn some basics. If you want some cheap and easy seeds, Dollar Tree carries packets 4 for $1.25.
Walmart is a bad company (I know) but they carry packets of a wider variety for .50 cents each.

elmer75.bsky.social•10 days ago

Awesome Karly. Just poured the pad for our greenhouse. Will start building for the spring!

ahronnee.bsky.social•10 days ago

I've been known to kill aloe plants. Will barter IT support for good romaine and cucumbers. :)

karlykingsley.bsky.social•10 days ago

lol.

kalifissure.bsky.social•10 days ago

👍🤘

Undifferentaing cherry tomatoes, the natural reversion of most hybrids it seems, do so great in window box. I used an old cat litter pail.

daisybreezy.bsky.social•10 days ago

Nothing better than home grown vegetables. I also love canning and freezing them for the winter.

hermioneishere.bsky.social•10 days ago

I’ve just started a DIY hydroponic system indoors and made a deal with my neighbor. I’m trading with veggies/herbs for eggs.

But I just started so I need to stagger planting… for continuous harvesting.

So much to learn but very satisfying.

donnafrano.bsky.social•10 days ago

What kind of setup do you use indoors? I have an EXTREMELY shady yard so I need indoor gardening tips.

bkjwordplay.bsky.social•10 days ago

Yes, indeed.

scicofreq.bsky.social•10 days ago

There are lots of lettuces and greens that are cold hardy that can be grown outside much earlier (and later) than other vegetables!

karlykingsley.bsky.social•10 days ago

I know the very basics of gardening and am learning. This is good to know. 💙💙

pepebuho.bsky.social•10 days ago

Hi. Is there any similar resource but for tropical plants, tropical latitudes?

stillraptor.bsky.social•10 days ago

We are i the low desert and grow our own sweet peas lettuces and radishes. NOM!
Have a great growing season!🤗

newmexicogringo.bsky.social•10 days ago

My hydroponic racks are surprisingly productive. Not sure if it's cost break even but it's close.

kat021171.bsky.social•10 days ago

When I was growing up in NE Connecticut our family used a portion of our backyard for a vegetable garden. It was great, and I most want to buy a house so that I can have that again.

karlykingsley.bsky.social•10 days ago

My grandparents had them most amazing fruit and vegetable garden growing up. It was magical.

kat021171.bsky.social•10 days ago

I meant NW Connecticut...stupid typo. That said, we had a cherry tree and a peach tree in the yard, too.

deflatedbaymax.bsky.social•10 days ago

I grew up at the foot of the head of the sleeping giant near the Hamden Cheshire line. It was magical.

karlykingsley.bsky.social•10 days ago

💙💙

greatgrandmajudy.bsky.social•10 days ago

Your local library might be a good source, too. Some have seeds, plant starts, equipment to loan, and also Master Gardeners give free classes and advice.

jiggy-g.bsky.social•10 days ago

I hardly go in my li inh room and am thi kimg of getting rid of all my furniture and making a garden . Any tips???

bikeguy2024.bsky.social•10 days ago

I have a yard redo planned, titled TARIFF GARDEN!

gritgal.bsky.social•10 days ago

This is great info, thanks for sharing

mteidelweiss.bsky.social•10 days ago

Extension Agents in every state have great zone-specific information.

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