Post by macmex on Jun 6, 2018 5:49:44 GMT -6
Hey folks,
We'll have another physical meeting of the Tahlequah area part of Green Country Seed Savers, June 10, 2018. It'll be at 2 PM and probably last about an hour.
Here's the text of what I sent in to the paper.
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Upcoming meeting of Green Country Seed Savers: Sunday, June 10
Some people go into a gardening frenzy around the middle of April, plant all they’re going to plant, harvest whatever matures and close down their garden by the end of July. That’s alright, but for those who want more, there are ways to plant for a prolonged harvest.
Some crops, like beans and cantaloupe can be planted successively, every 3-4 weeks, to have a harvest right up until frost. If started plants are used, tomatoes can be planted until the end of June, for a beautiful fall crop.
Some crops like okra and sweet potatoes LOVE the heat. They often do better started between now and the end of June, than if squeezed in early, while nights are still cool. I’m just now planting my sweet potatoes and okra. There is plenty of time to plant winter squash and pumpkins. Some Green Country Seed Savers grow (and share seed) of heirloom pumpkins which thrive in our hot summers!
Some members of Green Country Seed Savers are trialing a cross between normal okra and an African subspecies, which has no spines. So far, it has done well here. Some members grow heritage varieties of sweet potatoes. I have about a dozen varieties. At least one member will be bringing extra tomato transplants to our upcoming meeting (Sunday, June 10).
Green Country Seed Savers will be meeting on Sunday June 10, in the facilities of The Church of God Seventh Day, 326 E Ward St Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is located very close to Northeastern State University, off of Downing Street. Come on out to meet others who love to garden, save seeds and experiment with vegetable varieties suited for our unique environment. For questions, call or text George McLaughlin Jr.
We'll have another physical meeting of the Tahlequah area part of Green Country Seed Savers, June 10, 2018. It'll be at 2 PM and probably last about an hour.
Here's the text of what I sent in to the paper.
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Upcoming meeting of Green Country Seed Savers: Sunday, June 10
Some people go into a gardening frenzy around the middle of April, plant all they’re going to plant, harvest whatever matures and close down their garden by the end of July. That’s alright, but for those who want more, there are ways to plant for a prolonged harvest.
Some crops, like beans and cantaloupe can be planted successively, every 3-4 weeks, to have a harvest right up until frost. If started plants are used, tomatoes can be planted until the end of June, for a beautiful fall crop.
Some crops like okra and sweet potatoes LOVE the heat. They often do better started between now and the end of June, than if squeezed in early, while nights are still cool. I’m just now planting my sweet potatoes and okra. There is plenty of time to plant winter squash and pumpkins. Some Green Country Seed Savers grow (and share seed) of heirloom pumpkins which thrive in our hot summers!
Some members of Green Country Seed Savers are trialing a cross between normal okra and an African subspecies, which has no spines. So far, it has done well here. Some members grow heritage varieties of sweet potatoes. I have about a dozen varieties. At least one member will be bringing extra tomato transplants to our upcoming meeting (Sunday, June 10).
Green Country Seed Savers will be meeting on Sunday June 10, in the facilities of The Church of God Seventh Day, 326 E Ward St Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is located very close to Northeastern State University, off of Downing Street. Come on out to meet others who love to garden, save seeds and experiment with vegetable varieties suited for our unique environment. For questions, call or text George McLaughlin Jr.