THE U-Pick GARDEN will be closing August 20th. This will be the last year the garden will be open to the public. Next year I'll be operating as a CSA, supplying about 20 regular customers with weekly boxes. Thank you for your support over the last 8 years, but it's time to try something new.

To get a copy of my book, "How To Grow Vegetables In Sitka, Alaska" just give me a call....The books are $20 plus tax. If you live out of town and want me to mail you a copy, you can mail a check for $25.60 to:

Lori Adams
P O Box 6021
Sitka, Alaska
99835


Down To Earth U-Pick Garden is located at 2103 Sawmill Creek Road in Sitka, Alaska. It is open usually from mid-June through late August. Hours are Monday-Saturday 12:00 to 6:30. On Farmer's Market Saturdays I am not open until 2:00. Children are welcome but may not run through the garden or chase the ducks. If you have any questions you can contact me, Lori Adams, at 907-747-6108 or 907-738-2241. My email address is downtoearthupick@gmail.com

Monday, February 18, 2013

It's That Time Of Year

Seed starting time! Leeks, tomatoes and celery....


 But first....


What a mess!!! It took most of the day, but I finally got it into working order...


The day is over for now. But the pots are soaking in a bleach water solution, and tomorrow I will actually plant the seeds!
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    If you start seedlings this early - how to you keep them from getting too spindly?

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  2. LoriFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    After they germinate I reduce the temp in the room. I also rotate the trays a couple of times a day to get them to lean one way and then the other. Temp is the main thing

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I'm thinking of trying to grow Territorial's celery 'Redventure'...have you heard any feedback on this variety...good or bad?

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  4. LoriFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I have never grown it myself. A friend of mine here in town has - Eve Grutter. I don't think Florence Welsh grows it. I have the impression it has a stronger flavor and keeps into the winter better?

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